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This writer transported me back to my own youth and the smell of stale popcorn at our local roller skating rink. With wit and honesty she chronicles her life as self-described nerd to her transformation as a Texas Rollergirl. Melissa "Melicious" Joulwan is an inspiration to women on and off the track. Her writing style pops with energy. She inspired me to take a roller girl name and persona even though I've long since outgrown my roller-skates.
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Rollergirl: Totally True Tales from the Track by Melissa Joulwan
hoppin jalapano, February 20, 2007
This writer transported me back to my own youth and the smell of stale popcorn at our local roller skating rink. With wit and honesty she chronicles her life as self-described nerd to her transformation as a Texas Rollergirl. Melissa "Melicious" Joulwan is an inspiration to women on and off the track. Her writing style pops with energy. She inspired me to take a roller girl name and persona even though I've long since outgrown my roller-skates.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)