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February 29, 1916: On Leap Year Day, war widow Lillian McKinley gives birth at last to a baby girl who gestated far longer than she should. Kit proves to be a happy and intelligent child, but unnaturally slow to age--growing just one year older every four. For decades, she and her family must keep on the move to protect her secret--from insatiable newshounds, Nazi scientists, doctors, and pharmaceutical companies. When Kit can finally pass for an adult, she must decide whether she wants to stay perpetually on the run or form lasting ties. Ultimately, once the human genome is mapped and research on altering it begins, she'll need to make some difficult choices about the strange quirk in her DNA that has made her who she is.

Shelley Wood is on a mission to create a new generation of joyful ChangeMakers who can tackle the myriad challenges facing our world today. Distilling twenty years of observation and study, she offers a head start to the next generation of leaders who want to make the world a better, more awake, and more self-aware place. Experience has shown her that positive results can come from making tough decisions in ways that enhance connection, mitigate economic stress, and avert the breakdown of community. The ChangeMaker Guide celebrates great change leaders who have forged that more mindful path. It honors their legacies and reminds us that we each have the ability to create a better worldfor ourselves, and for those around us. Shelley holds a Master of Science in International Business and a Master's Certificate in Strategic Change Leadership. She consults with ';for-good' organizations, such as 501c3s and certified B corporations, to support their leadership and visionary goals. She also provides coaching for visionaries, leaders, and dreamers to launch their visions and build stronger, more resilient communities.

"The Christmas Messenger" is about an ICU nurse, Kristen Mathews, who's struggling with her own beliefs, her single life and the real meaning of Christmas. Among her patients is a critically ill woman, Emma, whose career as a young life-flight nurse ended because of a drunk driver, who crashed into her car during her honeymoon. The accident killed Emma's husband and caused her severe injuries. However, that tragedy taught Emma many important lessons about having faith, living a Christ-centered life, and remembering the sacredness of Christmas, all of which she shares with Kristen. Share these powerful lessons that can change lives as well as transform Christmas into a Christ-centered season of profound joy and love. The author, Shelley Wood, has worked as a physician assistant for 30 years. She also has earned a doctorate in health education. She's taught at university courses in physician assistant programs and in health education. Currently, she's retired and spends her free time writing. She's published many articles in medical journals and consumer magazines.