About the Book
Camille. Lynn. Monique. Becky and Margaret. Jamie. Olga. Christina. Rasheera. Odalys. Danielle.
These are the seemingly “everyday” women whose stories inspired (Extra)Ordinary Women—and whose resilience and strength will inspire women around the world.
These women have defeated breast cancer, addiction, and homelessness. They have lived through the Boston Marathon bombing and hundreds of surgeries. They have traveled from foreign lands to create a better life. They have endured brain cancer, abuse, and poverty. They have given a home to dozens of special-needs children. They have known loss, pain, and fear.
They are survivors. And they share their stories to empower other women who need something—and someone—to believe in.
(Extra)Ordinary Women reminds us of the amazing stories that we find all around us when we open our eyes, hearts, and minds.
And these extraordinary women remind us to never give up, never quit, and never underestimate the power of a woman.
Endorsements & Reviews
“(Extra)Ordinary Women: Ten Inspirational Stories is a journey into the very marrow of which strong women are made. Kristin Bartzokis fearlessly weaves a well-told tapestry of strength and perseverance proving our struggles do not define us, but rather propel us to become the best version of ourselves. This book is a must-read for women and men of all ages.”
“Kristin Bartzokis, known for her trailblazing memoir Diary of A Beautiful Disaster, reminds readers that how a person responds to adversity is what makes her extraordinary. The ten women featured come from a variety of backgrounds, and the beauty of unity in diversity is exemplified in each story. In each woman’s story you are likely to find an aspect of her life to connect to your own.”
“These are true, emotional stories of perseverance. The remarkable women profiled survived incredibly difficult times, and their life stories are retold with compassion.”
“Reading through each of these true stories is an emotional journey. … The book is easy to read and can be dipped into or read from cover to cover.”
About the Author
Kristin Bartzokis is herself an extraordinary woman. Born with Treacher Collins syndrome, a craniofacial abnormality, Kristin experienced a childhood marked by surgeries and medical procedures, all while she became a champion gymnast. As an adult, Kristin has proudly accepted the challenge to stand out. A marathoner, designer, author, and advocate, Kristin has been featured by Cosmopolitan and is a contributor for The Mighty. She released her Benjamin Franklin Award-winning memoir, Diary of a Beautiful Disaster, in 2017 and blogs at diaryofabeautifuldisaster.com.
Ordering Information for Bookstores and Libraries
(Extra)Ordinary Women
$12.95 ISBN 978-0-9991581-4-2 (paperback)
SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational
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(Extra)Ordinary Women is distributed by Baker & Taylor Publisher Services.
