In Time: A Harsh Mistress, Susan Reed recounts the memories of childhood, loss, and struggles that have come to define her life's work. Conveying to us the trials of mourning, loss, and bullying, she shows us that even through the rough points in life, there is always a reason to smile and to show kindness. Whether contemplating how we all change or reflecting on life's mysteries, Reed opens her heart and vows to never let it grow cold.