Shobhaa Dé has always lived by her own rules, and in this startlingly candid look at her life spanning six decades, she shares some of her most intimate secrets – from beauty tips, dealing with anxiety and ageing to spiritual quests, and seeking solace and tranquility. Her inspiration for penning this book was ‘to free people from the cage of age’. That she does so with great aplomb is as much a tribute to her infectious joie de vivre as it is to her spirit, which makes her declare jauntily, ‘Sixty is the new forty’ – and live it! She comes up with a potent elixir to rejuvenate life, giving wise, honest and practical advice on how to cope with the myriad challenges today’s stressful times throw at you – whether you are twenty, thirty or seventy. Whether it’s the flagging levels of confidence or diminishing stamina, Shobhaa with her trademark wit and insight provides the perfect antidote. Laying great emphasis on family values and ties, she stresses on making each passing decade more meaningful and enriching while taking time to enjoy the small pleasures of life. Leading by example, Shobhaa shows us just how much we have to look forward to no matter what our age!