I cannot tell a lie, I wanted Mary Wagner’s (GB's Running with Stilettos) book the minute I read the title, Running with Stilettos: Living a Balanced Life in Dangerous Shoes.

This short book was a joy to read, but I was not surprised. Before I start reading any book, I check to see if there is a picture of the author. When saw Mary’s picture, my first thought was, "this is a woman I would really like to know" I still think that. I wrote a review of her book that starts, Mary T. Wagner’s "Running with Stilettos: Living a Balanced Life in Dangerous Shoes" is a series of very personal essays; whatever the subject, this author’s humor and resilience shines through. From the minute you read Ms. Wagner’s forward you become entwined in her life. Her essays run the emotional gamut of her day-to-day roller coaster life and you are invited to come along for the ride. Please read my full review at Work & Family at BellaOnline.com

In the book you learn that Mary really likes [good] chocolate. I am not particularly fond of  chocolate, but after reading her book I did buy a package of malted milk balls from CVS and scarfed them down.