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"Instant Mom" written and signed by author, Nia Vardalos from My Big, Fat Greek Wedding!
- Item Number
- 5
- Sold
- 35 USD to Carrie64151
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Instant Mom, written and autographed by author, Nia Vardalos (writer, creator and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding).
In Instant Mom, Nia Vardalos, writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, tells her hilarious and poignant road-to-parenting story that eventually leads to her daughter and prompts her to become a major advocate for adoption.
Moments after Nia Vardalos finds out she has been nominated for an Oscar for the screenplay for My Big Fat Greek Wedding, she is alone and en route to a fertility clinic, trying yet again for a chance at motherhood.
Vardalos chronicles her attempts to have a baby, and how she tries everything—from drinking jugs of green mud tea, to acupuncture, to working with two surrogates. Finally, she and her husband, actor Ian Gomez, decide to try adoption and discover a free service: Foster Family Agencies. Then one day, the social workers "match" her with an almost-three-year-old girl, who she knows, instantly, is her daughter.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/nia-vardalos-talks-book-instant-mom-17129047
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Funny, smart,and full of grounded wisdom that shines much-needed light on adoption I couldn’t stop reading this hilarious and gripping rollercoaster of a story. Nia is an authentic, rocking female role model in so many ways...and being an instant mom is just one of them.” (Jewel )
An instant classic. Refreshingly candid for all parents-plus anyone considering adoption.(I was adopted!) We know Nia is many things: writer, actress, director, musical theaterlover! Here, though, you learn she is a mom first. Pure, beautiful honesty.” (Kristin Chenoweth )
“Vardalos offers candor, humor, and poignancy in her account of adoption and parenthood as she pokes fun at parenting memoirs but delivers on emotional impact.... Vardalos, who has become a spokesperson for adoption, offers helpful information on the process as well as encouragement to prospective adoptive parents.” (Booklist )
Item Special Note
Please note: This item will ship from Los Angeles on or before August 15, 2013. The winning bidder is responsible for the shipping and handling fee, which will be added to the winning bid amount.
Donated By:
Nia Vardalos
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