I'm Not Slowing Down: Winning My Battle with Osteoporosis

by Ann Richards, Richard U. Levine (Collaborator)

The former Texas governor shares her personal battle with osteoporosis in an inspirational memoir that also provides valuable guidelines on how to combat the devastating impact of the disease, with tips on diet, exercise, medication, and other therapeutic options. 60,000 first printing.

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir

256 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2003

About the author

Ann Richards was the 45th governor of Texas who appointed record numbers of women and minorities to state boards and agencies. She was a strong feminist and believed a lot in education. Richards also served on numerous boards of philanthropic, educational and public interest organizations. After her death in 2006, the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders was opened in Austin, TX to continue her legacy.

Reviews

[Deborah Charnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's some good basic info in here about osteoporosis (nothing I didn't already know, but I'm a holistic health coach).

What was missing was Ann's unparalleled gift for words and expressing herself. Ann's feistiness did not come across, and that's what I wanted to hear.

[Nancy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quick read. I picked up a large print copy of this and flew through it. I enjoyed her stories of her Mama. The stuff on osteoporosis was a little dated at this point. She had osteopenia not full blown osteoporosis, so I'm not sure that what worked for her would be as helpful to someone with Osteoporosis.