This is the tragic story of a wholesome, beautiful girl from Oregon who dreamed of becoming a great skier. A chance encounter changed her life and diverted her dreams. She achieved fame and fortune almost effortlessly, only to find out that instant celebrity comes at a big price.

"A Different Journey" deals with the initial shock and sense of loss all parents experience at the birth of a different child. This unexpected twist of fate that threatens to shatter a life is explored beautifully in this heartrending memoir. The writer takes the reader through the journey step by step, from its ominous beginning to its triumphant ending. This book should be a must for all parents, not just parents of exceptional children.

"Beyond the Snows of the Andes" is a tale of survival, tragedy, growth and self realization set against one of the poorest, most exotic countries in South America, which is Indian Bolivia. It's a moving, tender story of love and sacrifice, guts and determination set against the highlands of La Paz, Bolivia, one of the highest capitals of the world besides Tibet. It's also a tribute to immigrants the world over and a detailed account of the adjustments and sacrifices they must each make in their search for a better life. It's a tribute to America, the country that still lures more immigrants to its shores than any other country in the world with its enticing promise of freedom and prosperity. It's a tribute to Bolivia, to its rugged, wild, exotic beauty so unique and special. It's a tribute to life, with all its trials and tribulations. It's about learning how to live, it's about accepting hardship and misfortune and moving forward. It's a book about the search for freedom, for autonomy, as vital as the air we breathe. The story of this extraordinary family and the challenges they face, won't leave you unaffected. It will make you think and feel. I will expose you once again to the wondrous power of the human spirit.