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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Sofya Stearns
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DTSTAMP:20260418T010900Z
DTSTART:20260523T170000Z
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LOCATION:Northern Tier Regional Library, 4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15
 044, United States
ROOM: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sofya Stearns, CEO & Founder of Izabella'
 s Gourmet Chow and author of The One and Only: Embracing Life as a One-Chi
 ld Parent by Fate or by Choice.Every family has a story. This is for the o
 nes the world doesn't always understand."I want women to read my
  story, and the 40 others in this book, and feel understood. Don't ju
 dge a book by its cover. Lift each other up, not tear each other down.&quo
 t; The One and Only is a powerful collection of real stories exploring the
  deeply personal journey of raising an only child. Through 40 heartfelt in
 terviews with parents around the world, this book reveals the many paths t
 hat lead to having one, whether shaped by infertility, health challenges, 
 adoption, financial realities, or a conscious choice.Sofya Stearns, hersel
 f a mother of one, weaves her story alongside others, including LGBTQ+ cou
 ples, who have experienced both the challenges and the unexpected beauty o
 f this path. Whether you are a parent of one, considering this journey, or
  supporting someone who is, this book offers encouragement, validation, an
 d understanding.Every chapter will touch your heart and remind you that no
  one walks this journey alone.Books will be available for sale during sign
 ing and 20% of sales will be going to an IVF fund. Registration is require
 d.
URL:https://northerntier.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-sofya-stear
 ns-15378
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