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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.
About the Author
Lucie B Lindner, 49, native New Yorker, Entrepreneur, and creator of "Lucie B Jump N Fun" Jump Rope Gym and Fitness programs in New York City, Stockholm (Sweden) 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 and Epicure&Culture. 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. Lucie B has been teaching, training and coaching children of all ages, shapes, sizes and physical abilities for over 13 years. 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 she met the love of her life, got married and moved to Sweden. Her super power lies in her passion for motivating and inspiring all those who think they cannot surmount their obstacles in life; she is proof that you CAN!"Big Bottom Blues" is a deeply emotional and very intense book. After 44 years, Lucie B decided to disclose her horrific childhood experience of physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her brother. Her goal is to reach and teach parents about the warning signs of child abuse and to help fellow survivors come ou
