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Jo Wood Unveils Debut Novel Championing Late-Life Reinvention

In her debut, she turns heartbreak into a rallying cry for women to start new chapters later in life.

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Overview

  • After turning 70 in March, Wood drew inspiration from a recent date to begin writing The Resurrection Of Flo.
  • The novel channels her own divorce and personal losses to show that reinvention is possible at any age.
  • Wood is wrapping up her writing commitments while leading her wellness brands and caring for ten grandchildren.
  • A longtime boxing regular, she recalls chasing down a drunken stranger who grabbed her daughter’s hat as proof of her protective resolve.
  • She confirms her stepson Jesse Wood has moved on with former Made In Chelsea star Gemma Gregory following his split from Fearne Cotton.