Mary Laura Philpott recounts her fulfillment journey after achieving all the milestones of a successful life. In 'I Miss You When I Blink,' Philpott shares candid essays that navigate the bumpy road of self-discovery past midlife, offering humor and wisdom. The book acts as a heartfelt guide to personal reinvention, showing that life's satisfaction isn't a checklist to be completed, but a dynamic path that often requires reevaluation and embracing imperfection.