When Flinn was laid off from her corporate job in London, her boyfriend urged her to put her life on hold to pursue her dreams of attending Le Cordon Bleu. She faces much adversity, including a language barrier, during her education, but ultimately comes to realize her own strength. She receives her diploma, despite being told that she is “wasting her time” by one of her instructors. Throughout the book, Flinn provides her introspections about wrong expectations, the fragility of love, and the unexpectedness of life. Her courage and determination to achieve her long-held dream make this an addictive read.