At the beginning of the book is an old Spanish proverb, which reads, "The best revenge is a life well lived". This sums up the book perfectly. This book is not about getting revenge, it is about a woman whose life is shattered in many areas, and yet she manages to get through it and go on. Ultimately, she is the better for it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have read it more than once. Anybody who has ever been "dumped" will especially appreciate it.