I wrote this book because I needed to. . . . I had forgotten about life in the process of living. . . . What we really need in life is simple . . . and, most of it, we already have. This book reminded me of how full my life really is." -Sandy Gingras

For the world's three billion-plus women, an illustrated list of what really matters most.

Less gravity, good lighting, words of affection, to escape from her own head, romantic comedies, an off switch-these are among the charming and unique entries Sandy Gingras lists as necessities for the female existence. Chocolate and an elastic waistband are obviously included.

Gingras's relaxed watercolor images meld with her compelling, poetry-like verse to help strip away life's day-to-day complications and strife. This is a book you will buy both to keep and to give as a gift.