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Andrea Ott-Dahl, who with her partner Keston Ott-Dahl has two other children, agreed to act as a pregnancy surrogate for a wealthy Silicon Valley family. When pre-natal testing revealed the baby would be born with Down Syndrome, Andrea was urged to abort the child. Instead, the Ott-Dahl's chose to keep and raise the daughter they would call Delaney, overcoming their fears while navigating legal, medical and emotional challenges.

Twelve years ago, Grace Kitto was a successful TV producer, wife and mother. She was also clinically obese and on the path to Type 2 diabetes. Until one day when she left work determined to stick to one of her serial diets, but soon found herself eating an ice cream, as if on autopilot. It sparked an epiphany - she realised the solution to her many failed diets lay in her unconscious. In the powerful, instinctual part of her brain.

Are you ready to take control of your finances, but overwhelmed by the endless jargon and complexity? Does it feel like your money disappears as soon as you earn it, while others seem to be effortlessly saving and investing? Whether you're a teen fascinated by the world of crypto or an adult looking to finally get a grip on money management, Smart Money Skills for Teens is your step-by-step guide to mastering your financial future.

What if I told you the best person to save you from the grips of depression is yourself? Would you believe me if I said that you could emerge from the darkness and discover yourself in a way you didn't think was possible? Confronting your thoughts and emotions can be a challenge, but I am here to show you just how empowering that vulnerability can be. In fact, it was during my darkest days that I learned how to appreciate the beauty in even the smallest glimmers of light.

Peel back the cheerful façade that parents present, and you'll find that many are worried about their teens. Mood swings, impulsiveness, poor judgment, and other problems peak in these years. Add stressors such as screen addiction, cyberbullying, increasing academic demands, and time-consuming athletic commitments...and it's no surprise that today's teenagers rank as the most anxious in 50 years.

Right before winter break, 14-year-old Molly Rosenberg reluctantly volunteers to participate in Santa Monica's annual homeless count, just to get her school's community service requirement out of the way. But when she ends up meeting Red, a spirited homeless girl only a few years older than she is, Molly makes it her mission to reunite her with her family in time for Christmas. This turns out to be extremely difficult - because Red refuses to talk about her past. There are things Molly won't talk about either.

"Take him home, love him, and save your money for his institutionalization when he turns 21." That was the best advice Dan Burns' family doctor could offer in 1990 when three-year-old Ben was diagnosed with autism. Saving Ben tells the story of Ben's regression as an infant into the world of autism and his journey toward recovery as a young adult. His father, Dan Burns, puts the reader in the passenger's seat as he struggles with medical service providers, the school system, extended family, and more.

The Power of Estate Planning for Retirement makes securing a worry-free retirement not just a dream, but an achievable reality. This detailed guide simplifies the complexities of finances, taxes, Social Security, and healthcare, giving you the confidence to plan your retirement with ease.

In this eye-opening audiobook, Jason Reed exposes the symbiotic relationship between Big Pharma, insurance companies, and health-care providers where profits, not the medical needs and financial well-being of patients, are the primary industry motivators. He explains how they trick unsuspecting patients with low up-front co-pays, only to cost you big time in the long run. In Prescription for Maximum Savings, you're going to learn why it doesn't have to cost you a fortune to be in good health.

Imagine you're hanging out with friends on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Everyone's showing off their latest purchases — the newest iPhone or that exclusive Taylor Swift concert ticket. But while your friends flash their cards or Apple Pay, your heart sinks. With every tap, cha-ching, or swipe, you're confronted with a grim reality — financial FOMO.

In this book, author and biologist Marcy Houle shares her personal journey of caring for her father, a surgeon, who developed Alzheimer's disease, and later her mother, who succumbed to other medical conditions.Like many children of aging parents, Marcy often felt powerless traveling this sad trajectory - watching them fall through the cracks of a fragmented and confusing healthcare system, where professionals often wrote off their symptoms as "just old age".

For many years a panelist on The McLaughlin Group, Morton Kondracke recounts his passionate and volatile marriage to Millicent Martinez, the Mexican-American daughter of a radical labor organizer. In 1987, after 20 years of marriage, Milly learned the shattering news that she had Parkinson's disease. Despite the devastating physical and emotional effects of the disease, for which a cure has not yet been found, the marriage grew stronger and deeper.

On the surface, Victoria Jackson is the American Dream personified: from a troubled childhood and unfinished high school education, she overcame immeasurable odds to create a cosmetics empire valued at more than half a billion dollars. Married to Bill Guthy - self-made principal of infomercial marketing giant Guthy-Renker - Victoria’s most treasured role is mother to three beautiful, beloved children, Evan, Ali, and Jackson. Suddenly, Victoria’s dream life is broken....

For decades, T. J. Bryan devoted herself to her profession, rising upward constantly. Suddenly, after reaching the pinnacle of her career, she was pushed from her lofty position. To save herself from despair, she, at age 64, impulsively decided to become a distance runner. Up to this point, her only athletic success revolved around aerobics classes when she was in her 40s and early 50s.

The Mediterranean diet is consistently ranked as one of the world's healthiest diets. It is a holistic and natural approach to weight-loss, disease prevention and treatment, and anti-aging. Never has the Mediterranean lifestyle been more accessible to you than through this audiobook - a practical approach to the Mediterranean diet. The ultimate tool for your busy lifestyle. Meal prepping meets the Mediterranean diet: This book will teach you how to transform your eating and cooking schedule.

Unlock the secrets to financial independence–start building your wealth now, even if you're a teen with zero experience! Are you a teen with big dreams but unsure about managing money? Ever looked at your empty wallet and thought, "There’s got to be a better way"? If you’re tired of waiting for that "someday" when you magically understand finances, this book is for you!

Jessica McMillian and Jeremy Travino are a perfect couple. But now Jessica has been diagnosed as having kidney failure. She is on dialysis three days a week and is so depressed that she's not sure she wants to live. Her one hope for a normal life is a kidney transplant, but she's an only child and her parents aren't suitable donors. Jeremy is determined to donate one of her kidneys to her, but his parents are terrified of losing their only child. Will Jeremy find the strength to go against his parents' wishes and do what he must to save Jessica?

Unlock your pathway to financial freedom with this essential guide! Dive into the world of money management and embark on a journey to independence, wealth, and achieving your dreams. Struggling with financial concepts like budgeting, saving, and managing money? You're not alone. This book is your beacon of hope, cutting through the fog with practical advice and insider tips to elevate your financial understanding.

In an increasingly complex U.S. healthcare system, patients suffering from chronic illness are not always well served. Surviving Healthcare: Five STEPS to Cutting Through the BS, Getting the Treatment You Need, and Saving Your Life does exactly what the title promises. Dr. Cristy Kessler shares her five-step protocol for navigating a difficult medical journey, providing strategies that patients and their caregivers can easily put into practice as they strive with their doctors for a positive outcome.

Step into financial independence with this proven guide—financial freedom is within reach, even if you’re just starting out! Are you curious about creating a budget that works for you without feeling restrictive? Wondering where your money goes each month? Or worried about making financial mistakes you'll regret later? You're not alone—many teens want to take control of their finances but don’t know where to begin. This guide simplifies financial concepts and gives you the tools to confidently start your journey toward financial independence.