<B>SHOSHANA HOLDS NOTHING BACK </B>in this harrowing account of an ordinary woman caught in extraordinary circumstances. She reveals decisions made by chain of command that may have led to her twenty-two-day imprisonment, describes the pain of post-traumatic stress disorder, and shares the surprising story of how a specialist in a maintenance company ended up on the front lines of war. Told with exceptional bravery and candor, <I>I'm Still Standing </I>is at once a provocative look at the politics of war and the unforgettable story of a single mom and soldier who became an American hero. <P>In March 2003, Operation Iraqi Freedom made world headlines when a U. S. army convoy was attacked en route to Baghdad. Shoshana Johnson became the first black female prisoner of war in United States history.<B> </B>