Free Media Review Book. Grandma Strikes Back! Senior Internet icon climbs from desperation to success overcoming astronomical odds.

Seventy-two year young Internet icon publishes the inspirational and educational story of her rise from desperation to the heights of Internet success defying all odds along the way. Fox says, "In the beginning I didn't know Internet from Schminternet but I would not give up."

Bayside, NY (PRWEB) July 24, 2003 -- Widowed in 1964 at 33 and 'downsized at 67 Grandma Betty Fox had every right to simply give up. Something inside her said -- you must go on! In her heart she knew her best years were ahead of her. Fortunately she persevered against astronomical odds and her efforts have improved the lives of thousands of people worldwide. Now she has published her story.

In February 1998 this 67-year-old grandmother was effectively put out to pasture as being too old. Fox says, I was faced with a dismal future." She made the most of a desperate situation to ultimately develop, without funding, the leading Senior Portal on the Internet, GrandmaBetty.com. Fox's inspirational story has been profiled in People Magazine, The New York Times and on the CBS Early Show.

Told in her own down-to-earth words, When One Door Closes, Another Opens" is the moving story of a real life grandma, with no technical skills, who prospered in a dotcom crazed world. Fox says, "My first Internet search was for a peach pie recipe and I received thousands of pornographic sites with girls calling themselves Peaches." Fox subsequently spent thousands of hours becoming an expert on using the Internet.

Her experiences and knowledge will help readers attain a more fulfilling life both in cyberspace and in the physical world. This book will make you laugh, cry and learn a lot! Fox includes a layman's education on computers and the Internet told in her unique style. If she can do it so can you. Chapters include:

·The Inspirational story of Grandma Betty Fox
·Guide to buying a computer without getting ripped off by a commission hungry salesperson
·How to protect your computer against viruses
·How to search the Internet like an expert
·How to avoid spam and Internet fraud
·How to communicate with Instant Messaging like an expert; complete with shortcuts and emoticons
·721 of Grandma Bettys favorite hand picked Internet sites in the categories of Health, Government, Entertainment, Travel, Pets, Sports...
·A Glossary of Must-Know Internet and Computer Terms that is guaranteed to make you look like a genius at your next family gathering.
·The hilarious and health conscious 'Grandma Betty Computer Game which readers can download from the Internet.

In an interview on CSPAN, Free Agent Nation author Dan Pink who interviewed over 300 people for his ground-breaking book was asked about the coolest person he interviewed:
Dan replied: The coolest person? The coolest person had to be Betty Fox, a.k.a. "Grandma Betty. The idea of a 67-year-old, out-of-work widow in Bayside, Queens, using Web TV to become a force on the Internet is just so fabulous. Ive got to give her a huge amount of credit."

For Free media review copies or interviews, contact Grandma Betty directly at 800-563-7773 or e-mail at GrandmaBetty@GrandmaBetty.com

To purchase copies, or read excerpts online, visit GrandmaBetty.com or call 800-563-7773

"When One Door Closes, Another Opens"
161 pages - Paperback $14.95 (US)
ISBN: 159196279X