The Bone Lady: Life Lessons Learned as One of Football’s Ultimate Fans - Softcover

Darnall, Debra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1938441532 ISBN 13: 9781938441530

Publisher: Gray & Company, Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

“It’s ironic, I know, that when I put on a costume I finally learned how to just be myself. But that’s what happened. I created the Bone Lady out of my passion for football and the Browns. I did it for fun, never thinking it would change my life. But it did . . .” In this unusual new memoir, NFL Ultimate Fan Debra “Bone Lady” Darnall tells about the wacky, bumpy, and ultimately wonderful ride of self-discovery she found herself on after deciding one day to put on an outrageous costume and start rooting like crazy for the Cleveland Browns. The struggling artist suddenly and surprisingly became one of the most visible women in football and a spokesperson for fans of all kinds. Now, she shares her offbeat and candid personal story to inspire others to discover their own passion. Debra writes with enthusiasm about becoming an “empowered fan” and taking joy where you can find it—even when your team’s on-field performance is less than rewarding. (She offers tips for how to watch a Browns game without smashing your TV in frustration.) “Women love football, too,” Debra says. She embraces the idea that fandom is open to everyone. (Just don’t get her started on “stripper cheerleaders!”) Browns fans looking to inspire a spouse, a friend, or or even a teenage daughter to share their love of the game will find THE BONE LADY a friendly guide for the journey.

About this title

About the Author

Debra Darnal, AKA "The Bone Lady," was Honored as the 2001 Cleveland Browns Fan of the Year in the Visa Hall of Fans at Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame. She rose to prominence among Cleveland fans in 1999 when she donned her now-famous beehive wig and orange dress, strapped a giant dog bone to her 1987 Volvo station wagon, and began attending games in the famous Dawg Pound. An artist and decorative painter, she lives in Lakewood, Ohio.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gray & Company, Publishers
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1938441532
• ISBN 13: 9781938441530
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160