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Patricia Heatonhas officially moved on fromThe Middleto her second act.
She continues: “For me, handing everything over to God changed my life. I’ve gone up and down many different paths; looking back, I see how the seed for my second act was clearly planted in my first act. I think you’ll find the same is true for you, too.”
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Just like her character Carol, Heaton knows what it’s like to have her home empty of children. (She shares four adult sons, Samuel, John, Joseph, and Daniel, with husband David Hunt.) After her kids moved out, the longtime actress took a chance on herself.Carol’s Second Actis the first time Heaton has been both the main lead and executive producer of her own show.
“It’s pretty crazy, and there have been moments I’m like, ‘Why did I think I’d do this?’ ” Heaton toldThe Associated Pressin September aboutthe challenges of the two jobs. “But what’s really important in keeping vital in life is to challenge yourself, and to step out into the unknown and be OK with that. Get going and keep learning.”
The star is also impassioned about her work as an ambassador for World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization that helps provide relief and advocacy programs in nearly 100 countries.
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These experiences served as the inspiration forYour Second Act,which is filled with wisdom and “practical steps” that Heaton has relied on while pursuing her newfound purpose. The actress hopes readers will learn that life’s transitions — whether anticipated or not — can lead to exciting opportunities..
“As I read, I felt as though Patricia had taken my hand,” editor Emily Graff said in a statement. “She speaks with honesty, humor, and grace about her second act, and all of the second acts included here.
“She shows the full scope of possibilities awaiting us, from volunteer work to career changes to even another chance at love,” she continued. “If you are seeking something more from life, this book proves that you can have it, and Patricia shares practical tools to use for when you’re ready to start your second act. I know many will draw inspiration and support from this book.”
Your Second Actwill hit bookstores on May 5.
source: people.com
