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Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes
Hardcover
Biographies GeneralMedical ReferenceGeneral Parenting
Publisher Price: $26.95
ISBN13: 9781681151106
Publisher: Behrman House Publishing
Published: May 7 2024
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.15
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.40 Depth: 8.10
Language: English
Filled with both joy and sorrow, this memoir of family loss is life-affirming, breathtaking, and a completely engrossing page-turner laced with warm humor.
Jessica Fein takes readers on a powerful journey through the profound joys and heart-wrenching challenges of love and loss. At the tender age of five, Jessica's daughter Dalia is diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the family's life. Inspired by Dalia's unyielding spirit and irrepressible zest for life, Jessica and her family embark on a remarkable odyssey of love, resilience, and self-discovery.
From the initial shock of diagnosis to the relentless battles against the ravages of disease, Jessica navigates the complexities of parenthood with unwavering courage and love. As each breath becomes a precious act of defiance against fate, Jessica learns to embrace the present moment with fierce determination, finding solace in the small joys that illuminate even the darkest of days.
Jessica's narrative transcends the boundaries of tragedy to offer a beacon of hope for anyone facing life's most daunting challenges, and through laughter and tears, discovers the delicate balance between advocacy and acceptance, vulnerability and strength.
Breath Taking is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of love. It's a masterclass in resilience and a testament to the enduring power of love. This is a book for anyone who has faced an extraordinary challenge and found courage, hope, and joy where least expected.
Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winner, Death & Dying/Grief & Loss. Better Books for a Better World
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