Check out Isa and Ana's International Book Tour Schedule for  2009!

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Isabel and Anabel Stenzel present

 "The Power of Two"

Three Stars; "the connectedness of twins shines" in this "grippingly honest" memoir!

--People Magazine (click here to read the full review) 

"always powerful and filled with life and spirit, alike." 

--Frank Deford, Author, “Alex: The Life of a Child”

"This miraculous story of twin sisters who grew up with cystic fibrosis is gripping and uplifting. . . .  This book is mandatory reading . . . . It is a story about the power of hope and determination."

--Howard Dean M.D., former Governor of Vermont and Chairman, Democratic National Committee

"This account is a winner in every respect.”

--Bruce Reitz M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Norman E Shumway Professor, Stanford Medical Center

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Anticipated September 2009
 Japanese translation of "The Power of Two"!

Published by Iwanami Shoten

Tentative Title: Futago no Chikara

("The Power of Twins")

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Born in 1972 in California to Japanese and German immigrant parents, we are identical twins who recount our lifelong struggle to pursue normal lives with cystic fibrosis while grappling with the realization that we will die young. This coming-of-age story reveals our tumultuous battle against our bodies, our desire for independent identities and our gradual acceptance of being loveable despite being physically different. In the end, we discover that our deep-seated dependence on each other has allowed us to survive long enough to reap the benefits of miraculous lung transplants. In the “Power of Two,” we share a life shaped by cultural tradition, dedication from a family that would not give up, and inspiration from others who have shared in the plight of having cystic fibrosis. This memoir is rich in life lessons, depth and appreciation.

We hope this memoir will give hope to other families living with cystic fibrosis and transplantation by showing that people with CF and transplants can live productive and happy lives. 

Ana and Isa at Page One Bookstore in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 23, 2008

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