Lynn sherr, former journalist for abc news recalls the life of sally ride come the First American woman in space. This program is on booktv. So, onto the reason you are out here. Pleased to welcome lynn sherr to discuss her new biography, sally ride. We are all familiar with the persona as i recommend many young women like myself wanted to cocoa beach is thicker and thanks to this thanks to the snippet you can feel like we know her better than ever. The book shows a more personal side while still showing a wellknown and compelling tale that is the story. The book clearly benefits from the access to satisfy his family and friends and cooperation in her Research Interests really nice and it does to share. And of course set to a ross of abc news where she covered a variety of topics including manassas they shuttle program. We are so glad she is here tonight and will start off with a quick video. Please join me in welcoming her to politics prose. [applause] this is from a tv pals, abc fran