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EMILY ISRAEL HOFFMAN founded a breast cancer charity in memory of her mother, The Renée Israel Foundation in 2006. In 2011, Emily published her first book, A Blending of Bittersweet Memories, a cookbook dedicated to those who have lost a loved one. In 2013, Emily published her second book, a colorful children’s book to encourage healthy eating, Why Are You So Strong, Stanley? The series, Stanley and Walker, began as a collaboration between Emily, and her children, Palmer and Elle, modeled after their pups.

ELLEN SUE STERN (https://ellensuestern.com) is the founder of Expecting Change Workshops, president of Stern Literary Enterprises and the author of 20 books, translated to 14 languages including Expecting Change, The Indispensable Woman, Running on Empty, Living With Loss, Loving An Imperfect Man and Divorce Is Not The End of The World: Zoe and Evan’s Coping Guide with a little help from their Mom. Thousands of people have attended her workshops and seminars; media appearances including Lifetime TV, Montel Williams, Sally Jessy Rafael and Oprah.