For today’s twenty-somethings, the possibilities and opportunities are exhilarating, limitless, and sometimes confusing, with no clear-cut paths for the major life choices one must make after college graduation. In this new gift book, inspired by a commencement speech she gave in 2014, former first lady of Massachusetts Ann Romney puts forth eight key life lessons, the pieces of advice she wishes someone had given her when she graduated from college.

These eight life lessons are Ann Romney’s candid and inspirational words of wisdom, featuring stories and examples gathered from her life’s journey through adversity and success, as well as windows of insight from the many people who have inspired, encouraged, and influenced her in her public and private life.