Author: Debbie Merrill
Bio: From page 470 of her book:

**About the Author**

The unstoppable Debbie Merrill is proud to announce the publication of her new book, *The Raw Truth to the Fountain of Youth*. This book is the latest project for the award-winning dancer, international figure-skating star, actress, choreographer and lecturer. This dynamic, multi-talented woman is also an internationally renowned skating fitness expert and founder of Skate Great USA School of Skating in lovely Santa Monica Beach, California. 

Debbie's interest in fitness and good health led her to become a vegetarian over 27 years ago. As America's "Raw Veggie Vegan Diva," she has been promoting a healthy lifestyle ever since. With her public TV show, "Raw Foods on the Roll, Getting America Healthy" and her fitness DVD, "Debbie Merrill's Learn to Inline Skate to Look and Feel Great," Debbie has built a loyal fan base across the US and around the world. An extraordinary asset to her community, Debbie is passionate about her volunteer work with physically challenged children, sharing with them the liberating benefits of good health. 

You may meet, greet, and eat with her in a variety of health food stores throughout Southern California and across the country where she hosts fitness lectures, raw food demonstrations and un-cooking classes, featuring *The Raw Truth to the Fountain of Youth: Food-for-Life Plan* and her own unique recipes.