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My book is based on my daughter Sofia's fight for life. Sofia was born at only 24 weeks, weighing 1 pound, 8 ounces, and was given very little chance of survival. Throughout Sofia's time in hospital, I kept a journal of her daily battles. I recount my own feelings of despair and helplessness, and I reflect on our time since Sofia's discharge from hospital. Sofia went on to battle various organ failures; major heart and eye surgery; severe anaemia due to her inability to make her own blood, which resulted in multiple blood transfusions; lumbar punctures; septicaemia; oxygen starvation and bleeding on the brain; chronic lung disease and continual resuscitation. Within months of Sofia being discharged from hospital, I suffered a breakdown that led to leaving my career on the grounds of ill health and declaring myself bankrupt. Sofia is my inspiration. For someone so tiny and fragile who could fit into the palm of my hand when she was born, she has given me strength and a reason to live. She has taught me the true meaning of the power of love, and she has shown me the strength of the bond that exists between a mother and her child. I wanted Sofia to grow up knowing how exceptional she is and just how proud of her I am, and that through her sheer determination to live she gave me the courage to face my fears and nightmares and to move forward. Becky Meechan grew up in a small town in Staffordshire, England. She is a former forensic scientist, an expert in the field of DNA interpretation. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/BeckyMeechan