If the sharply observed Separation Anxiety doesn't become a quirky and thoughtful film starring Reese Witherspoon within the next five years we'll be shocked. Laura Zigman's book follows Judy, a woman facing down middle age, who is dissatisfied with nearly every aspect of her life. That's not too unusual, but Judy has taken to wearing her dog in a baby sling just to feel close to another living being, a strange choice that may finally lead to her taking the necessary steps to get her life back on track.