Plot: The affluent and cantankerous Harriet Lauler, the retired advertising entrepreneur who has made a fortune bossing everyone around to do things her way, decides it is high time she commissioned her own obituary. To make certain that her eulogy will be worthy of her position, the female perfectionist hires the reluctant local newspaper journalist, Anne Sherman, to do the job; however, keeping Harriet happy, is easier said than done. But, how will Harriet reshape the past when she has pushed so many people away? Clearly, there must be a way. After all, Harriet knows better.
Alternative Plot: Harriet Lauler (Shirley MacLaine), a once-successful businesswoman, works with young local writer Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried) to pen her life story. When the initial result doesn't meet Lauler's high expectations, she sets out to reshape the way she'll be remembered, dragging Anne along as an unwilling accomplice. As their journey unfolds, the two women develop a strong bond which not only alters Harriet's legacy but also Anne's future.
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