Wayward Snowbird is a sequel to Not Ready. The novel continues to follow protagonist Jean and husband Jeff Metz, who live in Sandycreek Terrace, an upscale continuing care retirement community in Florida. Jeffas sudden heart attack and doubtful recovery shake their compatible life. A male friend rescues Jean from total frustration. Their companionship raises neighborsa eyebrows. Tempted by a proposition, Jean travels to her roots in Pennsylvania where she visits friends and old haunts and relives her past. As residentsa daily lives intertwine with ever-occurring tragedy, humor, and romance, an interesting story of an elderly population is portrayed. Readers will empathize with Jeanas depression, be endeared to Jeff for his love and understanding of his wife, and be surprised by the conclusion. The description of the little-known Pennsylvania countryside and the farmersa jargon will delight them.