Breath Taking with author Jessica Fein
November 1, 2024
Hosted by Jan Jones
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In Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes (published by Behrman House, May 7, 2024), 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. But Breath Taking is more than a story of loss and grief; it's a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of love. Through laughter and tears, Jessica discovers the delicate balance between advocacy and acceptance, vulnerability and strength. Along the way, she confronts her deepest fears, finds unexpected allies, and discovers the resilience of the human heart. With poignant insights and unflinching honesty, Jessica's narrative transcends the boundaries of tragedy to offer a beacon of hope for anyone facing life's most daunting challenges. Breath Taking is a masterclass in resilience, a testament to the enduring power of love, and a celebration of the extraordinary courage found in ordinary moments.
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Jan Jones is a professional speaker and organizational development consultant. Her contagious energy is her signature style for engaging audiences to realize their personal potential. Her zest for life comes from her experiences, as well as the relationships that play a pivotal role in her own development. Jan knows first-hand how fragile life can be, but also how precious life truly is, even during the most difficult challenges. Her journey to receiving a double-organ transplant forced her to face her own mortality, but her joy never faded. Jan wants the world to know of God’s goodness, love, and grace, and she wants to offer skills and insights that can transform every listener’s life. Her focus on spiritual identity, motivation and purpose-filled productivity helps people find strength and peace in realizing that they are wonderfully made. Jan has spent her professional career developing employees at every level, including executive leaders in the Fortune 500 business world. Now, she wants to share her insights of personal development and spiritual growth with you each week on her new show The Good Good Life, which broadcasts live on VoiceAmerica Radio Network. Jan has over 20 years’ experience in organizational development and personal coaching. She is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and holds certifications with Franklin Covey, Crucial Learning, DISC and numerous others. The powerful message of hope that Jan offers transcends to every area of life.