Through a collection of essays, Meredith Thomas proclaims her determination to be Òreal,Ó allowing us to see her at her daily best by presenting us with personal experiences that are human experiences. We see her bring a family photograph to life, recollecting the sights and sounds and touch of her past. We feel her reach out of the present to claim momentsÑcelebrating an anniversary, making donuts on a snowy day, supporting her Òman of the clothÓ husband, relating to community, congregations, friends, relatives, fellow campers, the washer repairman, crying babies and the cat. Life with a Capital ÒMÓ hits home through reflection that is often humorous, always revealing and very relatable. The author invites us to join her as she thrives through a series of Miscalculations, drawing lessons from the ordinary and extraordinary, all the while embracing Life.