GLORIA SQUITIRO

"So glad there is a book with a strong woman telling it like it is. We need this right now. Let’s get real about getting real."

"Her adventures of problem-solving lifelong issues will have you laughing, crying and contemplating not only her life but your own as well. Her book, on the whole, is like a rose rising up from the thorns, a difficult but beautiful dance."

"This book is a must read for those who appreciate facing life's challenges, learning to deal with one's deepest fears and finding one's strengths."

A page turner. I couldn't put it down. Gloria puts into words what we all wished we'd said."

"What an excellent read! Gloria through her humor, whit and honesty will take you through her journey. All along the way encouraging you to challenge yourself...to take your own path, take on your own fears and the joy when you conquer it."

In this hilarious and candid memoir, a mayor’s wife shares the adventures and lessons of her unconventional life and family — from spending a summer abroad to being banned from her husband’s office at city hall!