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"I lost 100 pounds - and got a life!"

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A woman describes how she lost 100 pounds by watching everything she ate and exercising regularly. The new confidence she gained helped her eventually divorce her abusive husband and form her own company 'Fat Chat,' which helps people learn how to become healthy.

Author: Edelman, Gay Norton, Hill, Tamara
Publisher: Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1997
Officials and employees, Overweight persons, Weight loss, Fat Chat

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The couple who couldn't stop giving

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Joe and Leah Pullaro adopted three children with mental and physical problems after having two biological children. Their blended family presents special challenges, but they wish they had the room and money to adopt even more children.

Author: Edelman, Gay Norton, Pullaro, Leah
Publisher: Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1997
Directory, Adoption agencies

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Made in China, loved in America: how 11 plucky people got the wish of their life and the beautiful baby of their dreams

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Four couples and three single mothers who adopted babies in China on Dec 9, 1996, describe their experiences. The parents all agree that the adoptions have changed their lives for the better.

Author: Eisenberg, Howard
Publisher: Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1997
China, Intercountry adoption

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Adoptive parents, Adoption
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