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by Lucie B. Lindner (Author)
BIG BOTTOM BLUES is a gripping and emotional story about a woman's traumatic childhood riddled with sexual and physical abuse and its devastating effects in her adult life. Lucie B takes us through the pain of body dysmorphia, isolation, addiction to food, binge eating disorder, shame, guilt and self-loathing that tormented her long after the abuse stopped. She tells her story from the heart, allowing readers to emotionally connect to her world of pain and tribulation. This is a raw and unnerving story that hits the nerve of every woman who has been sexually abused, particularly by the hands of a family member. This emotionally vulnerable book helps survivor step through their "Ring of Fire" to stand strong with renewal and the conviction to forge forward. Big Bottom Blues is more than just a book about healing from childhood rape: it is a story that inspires and empowers women to flip the script on their trauma and turn it into success!
Author Biography
Lucie B Lindner, 50, native New Yorker, Entrepreneur and creator of "Lucie B Jump N Fun" Jump Rope Gym and Fitness programs in New York City, Stockholm and creator of "F3G" Girl Empowerment brand. "F3G" stands for FIT, FABULOUS and FIERCE; this is a program that inspires and motivates girls to feel good about themselves, their bodies and to learn the importance of Self-Confidence. Lucie B is a USA Regional, National and World Jump Rope Champion in single rope speed and power (2005-2013). She is the Arnold Schwarzenegger Jump Rope Champion (2013 and 2015) winning 5 Gold Medals in the Single Rope Speed, Power and Endurance divisions. She has been featured in numerous newspapers and Television programs in New York, including Radio Disney and the June 2016 edition of Live Happy Magazine. In Sweden, she has been featured on Lilla Sportspegeln - SVT.se and OstermalmsNytt. In 2007, Lucie B created the first Single Rope Speed competitive Jump Rope Team in New York called the "Rock-It-Ropers" whose first group comprised of 52 Orthodox Jewish children. Lucie B broke down the barriers of race and religion and educated the kids about tolerance, inclusion and respect for all. She has gone on to diversify the team to include all ages, races and religions. Between 2008-2013, the "Rock-It-Ropers" have won numerous National and World Jump Rope Championships. In 2003, Lucie B walked away from a career in Medicine in order to create a business from her unique talents. Lucie B Jump N Fun Jump Rope Gym was uniquely created to teach kids the art, skill and sport of Jump Roping in a positive, happy and motivating atmosphere. Lucie B Jump N Fun programs are much more than *Jumping Rope*, it's about teaching kids to be Strong, Powerful and Self-Confident. Lucie B wanted to create something amazing that would inspire, transform and bring benefit and joy to kids all over the world. In 2007, Lucie B was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. After 6 months of lamenting over her condition, she told herself that it was either "Beat or Get Beaten," and as a die-hard New Yorker, she was determined not to be beaten! It's 9 years later, and Lucie B is still standing strong and doing the work she loves the most. In 2014, Lucie B met and married the love of her life and moved to Sweden. She motivates and inspires all those who think they cannot surmount their obstacles in life; she is proof that you CAN! Lucie B would love to hear from you! BigBottomBluesbyLucieB.net
