"Second Chances" is a hopeful and thoughtful compendium of anecdotes from people who have wanted another chance at something and have taken it. It s the big stuff like going back to college after the kids have grown up, as well as the little things like getting a judo belt when you thought you could hardly manage a push-up. The book collects the hopeful examples of people who found a leg up, another spurt of energy, a hidden talent, or even an untapped strength, sometimes with the unexpected help of friends or strangers. Combining the feel-good qualities of "One Good Deed" and the crowdsourcing methods of "Like My Mother Always Said," Erin McHugh s latest book is an inspirational guide about letting the future win over the past.".