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Sara Casey Connell and her mother hadn't been particularly close for a long time. But when Connell lost a third pregnancy after years of fertility treatments and one late-term stillbirth of twins, her mother offered to be a surrogate for her child--and Connell and her husband accepted. Two years later, Finnean Lee Connell--a healthy baby boy--was born. Bringing in Finn is the remarkable story of one woman's hard-fought, and often painful, journey to motherhood. In this achingly honest memoir, Connell recounts the tragedy and heartbreak of losing twin sons twenty-seven weeks into pregnancy; the process of opening her heart and mind to the idea of her 61-year-old mother carrying her child for her; and the profound bond that blossomed between the two of them as a result of their unique experience together. Moving, inspiring, and ultimately triumphant, Bringing in Finn is an extraordinary story of despair and hope, forgiveness and redemption, and the discovery that when it comes to unconditional love, there are no limits to what can be achieved.

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"""Bringing in Finn is a must-read for anyone who is in any stage of yearning--for a child, for a mother, for a family, for faith. This is a story for anyone with an unfulfilled longing or desire."" -- ""Christie Tate, author of Outlaw Mama"" ""A life coach by trade, the author tends to emphasize mystical experiences, which are certainly powerful and meaningful...Noteworthy mainly due to the remarkable circumstances of Finn's birth."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""Be prepared to be blown away. Bringing in Finn is about a family so determined to bring a baby into the world that they push every convention possible and succeed in making a miracle."" -- ""Michelle Lowe, playwright, author of Inana, winner of the 2010 Francesca Primus Prize"" ""Connell shares the details of the implantation of a fertilized egg into Kristine's uterus, the carefully monitored pregnancy that occurs on the second implantation attempt, and, ultimately, the birth of Finnean Lee Connell in 2011. This is no spoiler; how Bringing in Finn ends is of less significance than the portrait of the struggle, the hope, and the love the Connell family shares over the course of this amazing story."" -- ""Shelf Awareness"" ""Sara Connell burns through abstract questions about the ethics and limits of medicalized fertility and gets to the heart of things. The result is a powerful testament to the depth and complexity of mother love."" -- ""Ariel Gore, author of Bluebird"" ""Sara Connell's journey to motherhood is a modern miracle. Her lyrical book chronicles an adventure that leads us into uncharted territory. Connell reaches deep into her heart to write about the desire for children, the sacred trust of marriage, the enduring bonds between mothers and daughters, and the sustaining power of hope. I couldn't put it down."" -- ""Dominique Browning, senior director, Moms Clean Air Task Force"" ""This is an amazing journey, beautifully shared. It calls us to celebrate what matters most, persevere in times of despair, and know the truth that love always prevails."" -- ""Marian Baker, author of Wake Up Inspired"""

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Sara Connell is an author, speaker, and life coach who specializes in women's health and empowerment. Sara began her career in London, where she studied and trained with some of the UK's leading coaches and healers. She managed a team of therapists at The Organic Pharmacy and led workshops on women's health and healing. She also worked as a columnist for inBalance magazine, and her first CD, Calm, was released in 2007. In 2009, Sara began hosting her Internet radio show: Being Woman: A Journey and Experience, which airs monthly. She has appeared frequently in the media, including as a regular sexuality/relationship/lifestyle expert for FOX News Chicago. Sara currently lives in Chicago, where she has a private women's practice, teaches classes and workshops, and leads retreats both locally and around the world. Sara Connell is an author, speaker, and life coach who specializes in women's health and empowerment. Sara began her career in London, where she studied and trained with some of the UK's leading coaches and healers. She managed a team of therapists at The Organic Pharmacy and led workshops on women's health and healing. She also worked as a columnist for inBalance magazine, and her first CD, Calm, was released in 2007. In 2009, Sara began hosting her Internet radio show: Being Woman: A Journey and Experience, which airs monthly. She has appeared frequently in the media, including as a regular sexuality/relationship/lifestyle expert for FOX News Chicago. Sara currently lives in Chicago, where she has a private women's practice, teaches classes and workshops, and leads retreats both locally and around the world.

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