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  • Written by: Nia Vardalos
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  • Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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Instant Mom

Written by: Nia Vardalos
Narrated by: Nia Vardalos
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Publisher's Summary

Some families are created in different ways but are still, in every way, a family.

Writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding Nia Vardalos firmly believed she was supposed to be a mom, but Mother Nature and modern medicine had put her in a headlock. So she made a choice that shocked friends, family, and even herself: with only 14 hours' notice, she adopted a preschooler.

Instant Mom is Vardalos' hilarious and poignant true chronicle of trying to become a mother while fielding nosy "frenemies" and Hollywood reporters asking, "Any baby news?" With her signature wit and candor, she describes her and husband Ian Gomez's bumpy road to parenting, how they found their daughter, and what happened next. Vardalos includes a comprehensive how-to-adopt section and explores innovative ways to conquer the challenges all new moms face, from sleep to personal grooming. She learns that whether via biology, relationship, or adoption - motherhood comes in many forms.

In Instant Mom, Vardalos shares the terrifying joys of parenthood and for the first time reveals her stubborn optimism and perseverance on her trek to finally becoming a mom, instantly.

©2013 Nia Vardalos (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

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Heartfelt, vulnerable & funny on a sensitive topic

I was so touched by Nia's story and was laughing out loud at many parts. I finished this book in a weekend and couldn't put it down. It really gave an inside look to the struggles of trying to get pregnant and the world of adoption. It dispelled a lot of myths about adopting a child, and simply warmed my heart. Thank you Nia for being such a great ambassador to this very important topic.

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