"Poof! Then magic happened, from light inside my heart. They loved me and I learned, I am capable, kind and smart!" How do we inspire our children to know all the ways they can shine in this world, simply by being who they are? BE YOU TIFUL LOVE, SOFIA is the true story of Sofia Sanchez, a little girl with Down syndrome. Talking to you heart to heart, Sofia takes you on her personal journey of dreaming big and never giving up. Gorgeous full color pictures illustrate her path from Eastern European Orphan to All American Girl. Sofia shows us every emotion, from sadness to happiness, loneliness to belonging, feeling fear to being brave. Most of all, she proves that being yourself is the best magic power of all. The perfect book for birthdays, celebrations and any day for inspiration. Because YOU are beautiful! Love, Sofia

This book was inspired by God and how He has led me through this journey, and everything in me wanted to share that journey with others. You see, everyone has their own perception of what beauty means to them. But for each individual, it cant be about what beauty means to others; it has to start with what it means to you. There was a time in my life that I believed that my beauty, both inside and out, was determined by someone elses perception. But I have learned through the years that you have to be yourself. To be the person that you know you are or capable of becoming; the person that has strength, endurance, patience, love to give, power to embrace life, and one whose beauty is like no others. When you allow someone else to determine your beauty, you waste the energy of the person you truly are, The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but must be felt with the heart. (Helen Keller) The title Be-You-tiful the Way He Made You was not one that was chosen lightly; it does have a specific meaning behind it. It means Be You, just the way God made you, Beautiful. God never intended for us to feel worthless, ashamed, or lonely. The women depicted in the stories in this book come from all walks of life, who had high aspirations and goals for themselves and were self-assured, but at some point in their life lost their self-esteem (self-worth) caused by some of lifes drawbacks. But just as there are stumbling blocks in life, there are also benefitsespecially when God becomes the center of it. You will see this become evident as you read each one of these ladies story.

So many times, we hide from ourselves. We believe that the world won't love us for who we are. We have been taught to be ashamed of our scares. When was the last time you looked in the mirror and saw yourself for who you truly are? BeYOUtiful! Martha Cothron is sharing with the world some of her most loved photographs that were taken during her many modeling adventures around the world. Also, included are inspiring short stories strength, quotes of self-love, poetry and other soul-searching words that will heal and guide you through this crazy thing we call life.

Being a teenager is becoming more and more challenging as the years go on. The media, peers, and life are constantly influencing teens and how they think, act, and respond. What does the Bible say about some of the areas where teens are affected the most? Take a 31 day journey to read and reflect on God’s thoughts on how you should live your life.

I have been through a lot of pain in life. People who should have spoken into my life grounded me to ashes with their words. Self doubt, fear, and pain had plagued my world and the many thoughts of ‘where do I go from here’? gave me sleepless nights. But God was ever there for me, He picked me up and gave me strength to reach into my being and bring out the Dunamis power he had given me through spoken words. This life changing book, Be YOUtiful is a compilation of short quotes and spoken words from personal life experiences and testimonies turned into quote and affirmations to change lives, inspire determination, propel women and girls who have or are struggling with any issues launch into their untapped possibilities. The words in Be YOUtiful will kick start your day, boost your afternoon, and calm your evening. Be YOUtiful...Be Original...Be Real!

A beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez! It can be hard to be different -- whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez -- an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome -- reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread will feature beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book will also include back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind.

This is an extraordinary book of stories. Many of the characters are anchored to coastal Maine, but a particular quality of wildness animates nearly all of them. The stories are energetic, often mysterious, and beautifully written, and they will stay in your memory long after you finish the book. Charles Baxter Moving along the Maine Coast and beyond, the interconnected stories in Goodnight, Beautiful Women bring us into the sultry, mysterious inner lives of New England women and girls as they navigate the dangers and struggles of their outer worlds. With novelistic breadth and a quicksilver emotional intelligence, Noyes explores the ruptures and vicissitudes of growing up and growing old, and shines a light on our most uncomfortable impulses while masterfully charting the depths of our murky desires. A woman watches her husband throw one by one their earthly possessions into the local quarry, before vanishing himself; two girls from very different social classes find themselves deep in the throes of a punishing affair; a motherless teenager is sexually awakened in the aftermath of a local trauma; and a woman s guilt from a childhood lie about her intellectually disabled cousin reverberates into her married years. Dark and brilliant, rhythmic and lucid, Goodnight, Beautiful Women marks the arrival of a fearless and unique new young voice in American fiction.

Your girlfriends believe in God but do they know He believes in them? His heart toward your friends is filled with desire and determination to bless, help, and promote them. He wants to treat each one as “special.” This book encourages, nurtures, and inspires friends to discover their unique beYOUtiful spirit.