Lorraine Mangione’s Book a Finalist in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards

Book cover of Mary Climbs In, featuring Bruce Springsteen in a car turned to face the camera.

Lorraine Mangione, PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in New England, and writer Donna Luff, were honored as Finalists in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards for their book Mary Climbs In: The Journeys of Bruce Springsteen’s Female Fans. The award celebrates self and independent publishing excellence. The honor is bestowed on books that embody the standards of excellence that the award was created to celebrate.

Mary Climbs In: The Journeys of Bruce Springsteen’s Female Fans spotlight an often overlooked aspect of Springsteen’s fanbase: women. Drawing from original fan surveys, they provide firsthand insights into the experiences of female fans, revealing the depth of their connection to Springsteen and its profound influence on their lives.