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.
"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."--
(03/14/2018)
"These are true, emotional stories of perseverance. The remarkable
women profiled survived incredibly difficult times, and their life
stories are retold with compassion."-- (06/28/2018)
"(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."-- (03/14/2018)
"The women of Extraordinary Women not only share in experiencing
the kinds of adversity most of us fear, they share an indomitable
resilience of spirit. Their stories must be told, their ordeals
understood, because the human collective can only benefit from
their power."-- (03/14/2018)
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