'FightLady' Bruce Shares Her Story in 'Water Cooler Diaries!'

Interesting press release came to my inbox today. Many of you are familiar with one of the truly wonderful and lovely personalities in the Beltway Boxing scene -- the "Fightlady" Wanda Bruce. Throughout her career, Bruce has served as an inspector, a manager of fighters, a promoter of all-female cards and as one of the few female matchmakers in the world. She is truly a very busy woman.

Now, Bruce gives an idea of a typical day in her life as part of a book project called Water Cooler Diaries: Women Across America Share Their Day at Work. This is the third in the book series called "This Day." Water Cooler Diaries evolved from a national project in which more than five hundred women across the country and from all walks of life chronicled a single day in their lives—March 27, 2007. Bruce became part of the project after answering a call for submissions early last year from women in the world of boxing. Bruce's diary was one of only 35 that were selected for the book.

In a press release, the series's creator and editor, Joni B. Cole had this to say after selecting Bruce's diary to appear in the book:

"Wanda’s day diary includes everything from dealing with signing a new heavyweight to having hot flashes—all on the same day. Her contribution is wonderful, real, and funny. She’s an inspiration for all women, not just those in sports."

Water Cooler Diaries: Women Across America Share Their Day at Work will be available in bookstores on March 1.