Diana Coleman is the author of Women Going For it! Taking Risks After 50.  Describing herself as a risk-taking motivator, the Maine-based writer chronicled the stories of 26 women in their 50s through 80s that celebrate their resilience and stamina in taking personal risks.

In this interview, Diana talks about how idea of exploring risk-taking after 50 began long before the book, with collecting of survey results from all over the country – prior to Survey Monkey existing. She also discusses a few of the stories in the book, which include a heart attack survivor turned singer in her 50s, and a Roller Derby skater in her 70s. Finally, the author speaks about on how women can share their stories as well as continue their own conversations about the book, which is available on Amazon.

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Diana's Recommendations:
- Around the World on Two Wheels: Annie Londonderry's Extraordinary Ride by Peter Zheutlin
- Books by Elizabeth Strout
- Hanoi, Vietnam

Shuva's Recommendation:
- Maine

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