FROM THE HEART Seven Rules to Live By

From her hardscrabble TV career and college basketball experience, the former ESPN commentator knows the pressure of competition. Sounding like an underdog who's worked against difficult obstacles on her way to the top, she's compiled seven rules: position yourself to take the shot; dream big but focus small; if at first you don't succeed, dive back in; never play the race, gender, or any other card; venture outside your comfort zone; focus on the solution, not the problem; and keep faith, family, and friends close to your heart. Illustrating her lessons with stories from her family and professional life, she is a convincing and sincere speaker, a wholesome role model for any young woman who feels disadvantaged or experiences discrimination. T.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 07/ JAN 08]