HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy

Facing a terminal diagnosis, Ruby chooses to confront her truths and live boldly in HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy, leading to unexpected revelations.

In HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy, Ruby's life takes an unexpected turn as she faces a terminal cancer diagnosis just before her 50th birthday. Instead of succumbing to despair, she chooses to embrace life and confront the truths she has long kept hidden. During her birthday celebration, fueled by champagne, Ruby unleashes her pent-up frustrations, revealing harsh truths about her relationships with her husband, mother, and friends. This moment of honesty is both shocking and liberating, setting the stage for her journey of self-discovery.

As Ruby embarks on a quest for liberation, she decides to take her estranged sisters on a cruise, seeking a unique form of therapy she dubs 'Husband Replacement Therapy.' This trip becomes a mix of laughter, tears, and confrontation as the sisters navigate their complicated dynamics and Ruby's impending fate. The story delves into themes of sisterhood, love, and the complexities of familial relationships, all while maintaining a humorous and heartwarming tone.

Through Ruby's journey, HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy challenges readers to reflect on their own lives and relationships. It raises questions about courage, selfishness, and the importance of living authentically. Kathy Lette weaves a narrative that is both entertaining and poignant, making it a memorable read that resonates with anyone who has faced life's unexpected challenges.