When Tracie and Steve Patterson are given the news that they are going to be parents for the first time, they are overjoyed. But when the heartbeat of their unborn son, Braden, begins to slow during labor, their world comes to a standstill.

Braden spends 17 minutes without breathing or a heartbeat, but somehow he survives.

Now, Tracie and Steve must cope with having a severely brain-damaged baby prone to seizures and in need of regular checkups and 24 hour supervision.

With trials presented before them see how the Pattersons fall back on their unwavering faith in God with help from their church and family.

Whether you are struggling to renew your faith, dealing with the loss of a child or looking for meaning in life, it's important to listen to Braden's story. Learn how a baby who was here for only 13 months touched hundreds of people, brought a family together and led them to an even closer relationship with God in Thirteen Months with an Angel.

When Tracie and Steve Patterson are given the news that they are going to be parents for the first time, they are overjoyed. But when the heartbeat of their unborn son, Braden, begins to slow during labor, their world comes to a standstill.

Braden spends 17 minutes without breathing or a heartbeat, but somehow he survives.

Now, Tracie and Steve must cope with having a severely brain-damaged baby prone to seizures and in need of regular checkups and 24 hour supervision.

With trials presented before them see how the Pattersons fall back on their unwavering faith in God with help from their church and family.

Whether you are struggling to renew your faith, dealing with the loss of a child or looking for meaning in life, it's important to listen to Braden's story. Learn how a baby who was here for only 13 months touched hundreds of people, brought a family together and led them to an even closer relationship with God in Thirteen Months with an Angel.

All of us want to be successful-but success means different things to different people. The principles in "Steve Patterson's Street Smarts for Success: A Step-by-Step Guide" can apply to anyone's definition and can help those willing to work hard to maximize success in their lives.

Author and marketing executive Steve Patterson offers nine steps to success. Beginning with vision, mission, strategy, and tactics, and ending with pulling it all together and becoming a leader, Patterson lays out a plan for success in a format that is easy to read and understand. His advice is useful for all who want to: Better themselves by furthering their education Gain an edge to get a promotion Make more money Improve their leadership skills Provide for their families better Become more successful overall

Whether you are a high school student who wants to gain an edge before college starts, a college student about to graduate, or an adult already in the workforce, "Steve Patterson's Street Smarts for Success" provides a path to follow that makes sense-a path that can give you the confidence to pursue your goals and dreams.