Never Say Never : 10 Lessons to Turn You Can't Into Yes I Can

Life wisdom from one of America's best-loved personalities

A broadcast pioneer and entrepreneur shares her stories of inspiration and tells readers to not give up

With a career spanning three decades and transitioning seamlessly between the fields of sports, entertainment, and politics, Phyllis George has lived a lifetime of risk taking, pioneering, and success. Now, in Never Say Never, she shares 10 essential lessons she has learned from her vast and varied experience, from Miss America in 1971 to the first woman coanchor of the national football pregame show "NFL Today," to first lady of Kentucky, actress, entrepreneur, and award-winning humanitarian and businesswoman. Phyllis also includes inspirational stories from high-profile personalities, such as Walter Cronkite, Larry King, Roger Staubach, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Terry Bradshaw, and many more.

With her powerful combination of positivity and hardearned wisdom, George shares life-tested lessons that will motivate and inspire others to create the future they want. Lessons include:

• Dream Big Dreams
• Keep Your Options Open
• Lend a Helping Hand
• Find a Void and Fill It
• Be a Risk-Taker
• Trust Your Own Instincts
• Keep the Faith
• Feel the Power of Being Nice
• Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously
• Never Say Never!

Phyllis George is one of America's best-loved celebrities. Her accomplishments span a variety of fields. Her numerous awards include Humanitarian of the Year (1995), from the Rosen Group; Celebrity Businesswoman of the Year (1991), from the National Association of Women Business Owners; and one of the Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World (2001). George was also named one of the 50 Greatest Women in Radio and Television (2001), by the American Women in Radio and Television. She lives in New York City.