What can I say about Pauline Hayton’s latest book, Still Pedaling, except that she has once again penned an amazing tale. In fact, she is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.

In Still Pedaling, Hayton takes the reader on a journey which encompasses the entirety of her life. It is a brutally open and honest look at her – from childhood until the almost-present day. And having finished the book, I find myself wishing that I had lived near her because she is an amazing woman with an unbreakable spirit and a gargantuan-sized zest for life. I think the two of us would have been fast friends…

Yes, Still Pedaling is an autobiography – yet, it reads as easily as one’s favorite fictional novel. Hayton writes with a friendly honesty and I can assure you that her life has been anything but boring or commonplace. Readers can chuckle over Hayton’s recollections of being a “precocious brat” and then follow along as she retraces her footsteps over the life-path she chose for herself.

To say that she’s a hard worker does not do her justice. To say that she’s picked herself up from nothing does not come close to explaining who she is. To say that she’s a fighter who has overcome the odds and adversities of her life is an understatement. She is, without a doubt, a shining beacon of hope to all – whether they have struggled with the same, or similar, challenges she has faced or not. And somehow, through it all, Hayton always managed to take time to help others – to make a difference in their lives. I’m certain that those whose lives she’s affected would readily agree that she’s an amazing woman…

In summary, Still Pedaling is a five-star ‘must read’ book. A true ‘feel good’ reminder that life is what you make of it – no matter what your personal situation. ( )