Sponsored by: High Hopes: A Memoir A remarkable new memoir tells the uplifting story of how one woman went to the other side of the world for a Bruce Springsteen concert and then reinvented herself at the age of 60. The book is called High Hopes. It chronicles the author’s journey, a trip she took out of desperation to follow “The Boss” through Australia and watch him perform on tour. Author Anne Abel joins our Laura Cavanaugh to share how those glory days on tour down under became a journey of courage, self-discovery and personal reinvention. Abel’s journey began when she decided to follow Springsteen’s tour in Australia, seeking structure and focus after quitting her community college teaching job due to severe depression. She made an unlikely decision: to follow Bruce Springsteen’s concert tour through Australia—even though she dislikes traveling and being alone. What began as desperation became a life-changing journey of hope, healing, and transformation. Eight shows, five cities, 26 days later, Springsteen’s music was a lifeline. Abel came home a different person. The experience led to a profound change in her outlook on life. “I wrote High Hopes because I believe sometimes by sharing our stories with one another, we can offer each other a glimmer of hope, inspiration or even fun,” Abel explained. “It’s never too late to begin to feel better, to move forward, to learn how to dream and to learn even how to have fun.” This memoir is about the power of music, survival and finding your voice and purpose later in life, and learning that it is never too late to change and heal. Abel’s candid narrative provides comfort, courage, and practical inspiration for those navigating their own challenges. Abel also shares what it’s like to become a social media influencer at age 71 with close to 800,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok. Abel’s memoir not only highlights the impact of Springsteen’s concerts, but also the kindness of strangers she encountered in Australia. These interactions contributed to her transformation, providing her with positive reinforcement and a sense of belonging. You can find High Hopes anywhere books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble. To learn more, visit www.AnneAbelAuthor.com Sponsored by: High Hopes: A Memoir