Farewell to Arms Legs and Jockstraps

<p>Strike fast strike hard--whether it's scoring a homerun or front-page news Diane K. Shah former sports columnist knows how to grab the best story.</p><p>In her memoir <em>A Farewell to Arms Legs and Jockstraps</em> follow Diane's escapades from interviews with a tipsy Mickey Mantle to sneaking into off-limits Republican galas dining with Frank Sinatra flying a plane with Dennis Quaid and countless other adventures where she wields her tape recorder and a tireless drive for more.</p><p>From skirting KGB agents while covering the Cold War Olympics to hunting down the three mechanical sharks starring in <em>Jaws</em> Diane's experiences are filled with real heart and a tongue-in-cheek attitude. An insightful look into the difficulties of navigating a male-dominated profession <em>A Farewell to Arms Legs and Jockstraps</em> offers rich retellings and behind-the-scenes details of stories of a trail-blazing career and the prejudices facing female sportswriters during the 60s and 70s.</p>