Bøger udgivet af Parasol Press LLC

*WINNER, 2016 National Ind. Excellence Book Awards (Women's Health) *SILVER MEDALIST, 2016 IPPY Awards (Independent publisher's Awards) *FINALIST, USA Best Book Awards (Women's Issues)*GRAND PRIZE WINNER: 2015 SAN FRANCISCO BOOK FESTIVAL!*WINNER, 2015 Great Midwest Book Festival.Alicia Young doesn't have kids (she forgot). Yet she had two biological children. "Two Eggs, Two Kids" is the story of how Alicia came to donate her eggs to two couples-both good friends-who were struggling with infertility. The way these families began and the way their relationships unfolded could not be more different.One baby's origins were celebrated in the open.The other's roots were cloaked in secrecy.Two Eggs, Two Kids provides an insightful, touching, and gently humorous look into the world of infertility-a world experienced by one in eight couples today. Meet: -Alicia, the egg donor, who explains why she did it, how she did it, and how she feels today-Angela, one of the egg recipients, who recounts her journey and what propelled her-Rachael, Angela's daughter, who reveals how she feels about her "spare mom"A Guided Tour to Being an Egg Donor: -A handy peek into the physical and emotional assessment-What you can expect from the process-Anecdotes from other donors, recipients, and family members-A checklist of questions for donors and recipients-Tips for family and friends on both sides

Be a Savvy Bride!WHO GETS A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL in the middle of a job interview? Alicia Young did. Really.Then she nearly derailed her own wedding when she got flustered with the vows. Gazing into the eyes of her handsome groom, Jon, she declared, "I, Alicia, take you, Father Patrick. . . ."She had almost married the priest.While ring shopping, she breezily remarked, "Studies show, the bigger the diamond, the stronger the marriage." Jon didn't buy it (literally or figuratively). But years later, they're still happily married-even without a rock the size of an ice cube.Tips and Tales from Around the World!Hear from other brides, glean advice from wedding experts, and be inspired by colorful customs from different cultures.THE SAVVY BRIDE'S GUIDE: SIMPLE WAYS TO A STYLISH & GRACEFUL WEDDING will help you: -Trim the guest list, control your budget, and still enjoy a decadent celebration.-Speak fluent "bride," from boutonnières to bomboniere.-Sort the key elements, solve the little details, and surprise your parents with heartfelt touches they will cherish.-Handle family dynamics with the polish of a seasoned diplomat.See also THE SAVVY BRIDE'S GUIDE: YOUR WEDDING CHECKLIST for a handy countdown to the final three months.