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[A] smart, funny, poignant account. -- Jeffrey Kluger, author of Apollo 13 A solid choice for enthusiasts of boxing or medicine; especially illuminating are the unfortunate reflections on sexual harassment inherent in both fields. -- Library Journal Dahl offers a unique look at the world of boxing in this uplifting story about realizing one's destiny. -- Publishers Weekly A ringside seat...Linda Dahl is one of those rare writers who, like the fighters she cares for, has strength and style, grit and grace. -- Judy Melinek, MD, New York Times bestselling author It's strange: I hate boxing but I love this book. Dahl's tale of identity, femininity and power shines brightly as proof that inspiration and mentorship can spring from the unlikeliest of sources. I rooted for her every step along the way and, at the end, had to applaud her for pioneering a genre of memoir that I can only describe as 'grit-glam.' -- Katrina Firlik, MD, author of Another Day in the Frontal Lobe

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Linda D. Dahl is an otolaryngologist in private practice in Manhattan. A native Midwesterner, Dahl received her MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She is the author of Clinician's Guide to Breastfeeding: Evidence-Based Evaluation and Management. Julia Whelan, winner of numerous Earphones Awards, won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Romance Narration in 2013 and has also been a finalist for an Audie Award in other years. She was named one of AudioFile magazine's Best Voices of 2010, and two of her audio narrations were shortlisted for the American Library Association's notable recordings of 2010. Her narration of Jandy Nelson's The Sky Is Everywhere earned a place in the first round of 2011 Grammy nominations for Best Spoken Word Album. She is a former child actor who has appeared in multiple films and television shows, most notably ABC's Once and Again. After receiving her college degree, she returned to the film industry and is also a writer.

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