Jessica Fein
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NAUTILUS AWARD WINNER
What happens when the life you dreamed of becomes a life you never could have imagined?
When my daughter, Dalia, was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease at age 5, everything changed in an instant.
Breath Taking is the story of what happened next.
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More About Breath Taking
In Breath Taking, I take you on a powerful journey through the profound joys and heart-wrenching challenges of love and loss. At the tender age of five, my daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease, casting a shadow of uncertainty over our family’s life. Inspired by Dalia’s unyielding spirit and irrepressible zest for life, my family and I embarked 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, I navigated the complexities of parenthood with all the courage and love I had. As each breath became a precious act of defiance against fate, I learned to embrace the present moment with fierce determination, finding solace in the small joys that illuminate even the darkest of days.
I hope my story transcends the boundaries of tragedy to offer a beacon of hope for anyone facing life’s most daunting challenges. Through laughter and tears, I discovered 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. I wrote it for anyone who has faced an extraordinary challenge and found courage, hope, and joy where least expected.
MEET THE AUTHOR
JESSICA FEIN
I’m the author of Breath Taking and The Magnificent Maybe, an advocate, speaker, and podcast host. I’m a seasoned media contributor, having published more than 100 columns and essays in The Boston Globe, HuffPost, The Mighty, Psychology Today, Zibby Mag, Kveller, and more.
I’m a get-it-done kind of person who helps people tell their stories in a variety of ways, while also telling my own.
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