Put the YOU back into commuting. Breathe life into even the most mundane and tedious journey. Take Exit 8A and find your hero, face your fear, feel love, practice radical forgiveness, even save a life. Exit 8A turns author A.A. Rutkowski’s commute on its head and gently coaxes YOU to do the same with yours. Eighteen inspiring and true stories are seen through eighteen lenses on her twice-daily encounters of New York traffic congestion and super-motion. Through these stories, you will experience and respond differently to the dreaded “stress zones” that especially affect mega-commuters. In between cups of coffee, doses of varying aromas, or chasing internet connectivity on the bus, you'll likely be identifying with your own stories!

A A. Rutkowski, Ph.D., is nicknamed the "People Whisperer" for her uncanny ability to quickly read and respond to others. She is an entrepreneur, speaker, and performance coach with an expertise in body language. Alice has touched the lives of thousands of people from all walks of life, and is known for her warmth and humor. Featured on radio, television, and in various newspaper articles, she brings life to her mega commute.