{"product_id":"9780062231857","title":"Instant Mom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Some families are created in different ways but are still, in every way, a family.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriter and star of \u003cem\u003eMy Big Fat Greek Wedding\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 fourteen hours' notice, she adopted a preschooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstant Mom\u003c\/em\u003e is Vardalos's poignant and hilarious true chronicle of trying to become a mother while fielding nosy \"frenemies\" and Hollywood reporters asking, \"Any baby news?\" With genuine and frank honesty, she describes how she and husband Ian Gomez eventually found their daughter . . . and what happened next. Vardalos explores innovative ways to conquer the challenges \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e new moms face, from sleep to personal grooming, and learns that whether via biology, relationship, or adoption—motherhood comes in many forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes laugh-out-loud behind the scenes Hollywood anecdotes, plus an Appendix on how to adopt worldwide. Vardalos will donate proceeds from the book sales to charities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVardalos candidly shares her instant motherhood story that is relatable for all new moms (and dads!)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077030068464,"sku":"9780062231857","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780062231857_p0.jpg?v=1769892524","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780062231857","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}