"Ana Tampanna has written a book so full of heart and humor you'll want to share it with your best friends, your
daughter, our sister. The vivid stories about life and its lessons prove that meaning is everywhere, whether that be
on the sledding hill or in the cancer ward. This book is about life as a journey. Each chapter's concluding questions
keep the conversation going, allowing you to remain in the delightful swamps where Ana Tampanna's alligators do indeed make
for stimulating company."
Diana Greene, author of 79 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby
"Delightful book encouraging women-to-women networking and activation of your wisdom! The author's insights will
empower you."
Priscilla V. Marotta, Ph.D., and author of Power and Wisdom: The New Path for Women
"The Womanly Art of Alligator Wrestling" is a book written for women to help them cope and see humor in
their daily lives. This Ana Tampanna manages to put down on the written page beautifully. I urge all women to buy this
book — read it and pass it on to your mother, daughter or friend. The book is a true book of sisterhood. You will love
it. "
Linda Hanning, The Lebanon Daily
Record
"I crave stories of how other women are "doing" it- how we are each crafting a life of meaning and beauty.
ana Tampanna offers her story with verve and honesty. What a treat!"
Jennifer Louden, author of The Woman's Retreat Book and The Comfort Queen's Guide to Life"
"This is the most uplifting book! I bought copies for friends and family, because I want others to read the book
as well. I have underlined many passages that I want to make sure I can find again when I need some affirmation."
Susan Sprinkle, third grade teacher
"Ana has captured the true spirit of sisterhood with wit and wisdom. Through her willingness to share,
she has validated all women who seek to heal the world."
Delores "D" Smith, Ed.D. President/CEO of the Winston-Salem Urban League
"Ana has a wonderful
style of teaching life’s lessons, from which we can all benefit, in a most illustrative, entertaining, funny, light-hearted,
heart-warming, and sensitive fashion.”
Shary Gard, Mother of two, home on disability with chronic fatigue syndrome
“This book
strikes a universal chord in the psyche of American women. We relate to Ana’s
struggles as she searches for approval in a culture obsessed with thinness. We
applaud her as she learns to define beauty in her own terms.”
Helen Naples and Lois Gardner, owners, Women’s Wellness and Fitness Centers, International Award Winners and
Experts on Women’s Health and Fitness
“If Ana Tampanna
and the other women she wrote about can deal with all these upheavals, disappointments, and transformations in their lives,
then so can I. If Ana Tampanna has the guts to do all the crazy stuff she described
in this book, then so do I. This book gave me the courage to face change and take risks. Nothing I want to do seems so difficult
or far-fetched now.
Kelly Mollica, PhD Assistant
Professor of Management, Wake Forest University
"This is a wonderful book! The message within is heart-warming, inspriatioal, and importnat for many to hear.
Well done!"
Cecilia Grimes, author of "What it Means to be Southern."
"I couldn't put it down! Can't remember when I last read a book in no time. I It is dog-eared because I keep
passing it around."
Patti Henry, Librarian at Lapland Air Force Base
I loved Ana's stories..she's got guts, chutzpah, and cujones. This book has to inspire women or they're dead!
I'm passing it on to a girlfriend who is floundering and needs it.
Toni Doctor
The Womanly Art of Alligator
Wrestling is wonderful! I have searched for a term that represented the different obstacles in my life. Ana hit them right
on the head: alligators! I savored every page and every lesson that each chapter brought.
Charlene Glenn, Chicago,
Illinois
The Womanly
Art of Alligtor Wrestling brought lots of cozy hours of laughter and tears. Steve Roberts, Nashville, Tennessee
I have been
so impressed with The Womanly Art of Alligator Wrestling. It is extremely well written. One part that I just loved was th
Chocolate chapter! I express it like a blood transfusion. I could relate to every word about it. There were many times that
I cried. Ana is such an overcomer!
Randi Caldwell, West
Memphis, Ark.
The Womanly
Art of Alligator Wrestling made me feel inspired and rejuvenated. I feel like Ana is a sister and a kindred spirit. I recognized
myself in many of the stories and felt awed by the poem at the end.
Melanie Renfroe,
Mocksville, NC
I thank God
that right before the worst of life hit me, I was given what I consider a handbook on the strength of women, The Womanly Art
of Alligator Wrestling. I knew, no matter how big the gator, I could wrestle it and come out on top! What inspiration.
Paulette Cagle, Tallahassee,
FL
Ana writes
delightfully. Even when conveying rather tragic events or circumstances, she entertains with rich and colorful language. She
is a great story teller, par excellence! I think her stories, humor, strength and determination will reach many women."
Diane Humphreys-Barlow,
psychotherapist, Knoxville, TN
"I have just
re-read part of The Womanly Art of Alligator Wrestling. There are 2 sentences in the chapter called " The Bell Curve"
that I wish I could engrave in the front of my mind. They would give me a positive demeanor 24/7. I find little gems each
time I open the book."
Renee Patterson,
Winston-Salem, NC
The Womanly
Art of Aligator Wrestling is a powerful book. Thank you, Ana, for an incredible experience.
Alice Hill, Greensboro,
NC
