Preface: Maria 2.0, or Out of the mud comes the lotus
Part I: Why I did this (and why you should, too). Recovering from childhood ; The emptiness of materialism and trap of perfectionism ; A living problem ; Dry drunk grad school
Part II. Introducing my list of 50. Travel and adventure ; Learning and teaching ; Social activities ; Physical challenges and well-being ; Spiritual endeavors ; Thrill-seeking ventures ; Lifestyle changes
Part III: Lessons and tools for your own 50 after 50 list
Appendix: Additional sample lists from others inspired by my list of 50, and more ideas of things to try
Book club discussion questions.