From actress, activist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Marlo Thomas comes a unique, inspirational book “filled with stories of bold and brave women who won’t give up and won’t be held back” (Sheryl Sandberg, bestselling author of Lean In).

Anyone who has ever tried to make a big life change knows it can be complicated—and frightening. Especially if you’re feeling stuck. But how do you get up the nerve to actually take the leap?

Marlo Thomas’s It Ain’t Over…Till It’s Over introduces us to sixty amazing women who proved that it’s never too late to pull yourself out of a hole or to live out a dream—to launch a business, lose weight, discover a hidden talent, escape a dangerous relationship, find love, or fill a void in life with a challenging new experience. Meet an unemployed saleswoman who fought her way back from bankruptcy by inventing a simple product that earned her millions; a graphic artist who fulfilled a childhood ambition by going to med school at age forty-two; a suburban mom whose snack recipe for her daughter’s lunchbox turned into a successful business; and a middle-aged English teacher who, devastated to learn that her husband was cheating on her, refused to be a victim, filed for divorce, and began the challenging journey of rebuilding her life.

From the first page to the last, It Ain’t Over…Till It’s Over speaks to women of all ages with an empowering message: The best is yet to come!

About The Author

Photograph by Randee St Nicholas

Marlo Thomas

Marlo Thomas graduated from the University of Southern California with a teaching degree. She is the author of six bestselling books: Free to Be…You and Me; Free to Be…a Family; The Right Words at the Right Time; The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2: Your Turn!; Thanks & Giving: All Year Long; and her memoir, Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny. Ms. Thomas has won four Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy, and has been inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame for her work in television, including her starring role in the landmark series That Girl, which she also conceived and produced. She is the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which was founded by her father, Danny Thomas, in 1962.

In 2010, Ms. Thomas launched her website, MarloThomas.com, on The Huffington Post and AOL. She lives in New York with her husband, Phil Donahue.

Product Details

Publisher: Atria Books (April 8, 2014)
Length: 400 pages
ISBN13: 9781476739939

Raves and Reviews

"The spirited stories in It Ain't Over prove that we are all defined by our resounding endurance. This amazing collection of women will inspire you, and Marlo will have you soaring at full speed once again."

– Dr. Mehmet Oz, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"It Ain't Over is filled with stories of bold and brave women who won’t give up and won’t be held back. They seize their moment, and now their stories inspire us to seize ours. This book will help any woman believe more in herself and reach for any dream."

– Sheryl Sandberg, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lean In

"Marlo Thomas has always been a personal inspiration to me, so it’s not surprising that she’s come forward with this fantastic new book to inspire other women as well. These are incredible stories, beautifully written, designed to encourage women who need the motivation to kickstart their lives and create a new chapter for themselves."

– Kelly Ripa

"Each story is a joy to read, but also an inspiration...Thomas has captured a marvelous way to jump-start dreams, at any age."

– Booklist

“Straightforward and inspirational, the stories show the pluck and drive found in every woman and give older women the courage to believe in their dreams despite the odds.”

– Kirkus