Stories of Inspiration for Families ... with Twins, Multiples and Singletons Winner of the 2007 Best Parenting/Family Book in Reader Views Annual Literary Awards! Compiled and edited by Susan M. Heim Cartoon artistry by John M. Byrne Published by TWINS™ Magazine "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families ... with Twins, Multiples, and Singletons," published in collaboration with TWINS™ Magazine, is a compilation of 82 inspiring stories written by parents and other family members about their joys and challenges of raising multiples. These true tales reflect a variety of topics, such as the special bond between multiples, typical crazy days in the life of a family with twins, challenges encountered in pregnancy or childhood, humorous situations created by multiples, adopting twins, and much more. You'll read of days at parks, adventures with big-girl beds, grandma's life lessons, the last fist fight and hope in a hurricane. Learn of an amazing adoption, an unplanned life, mastering mini-vacations and the "hectic morning hall of fame" through this inspiring book. If you’re the parent of twins or triplets, you’ll love these heart-warming and encouraging stories. "Twice the Love" also is an inspiring gift for those parents who are expecting or raising multiples! Praise for "Twice the Love" "Having just had identical twin boys, I can promise you, you need all the help you can get. This book helped me realize we were not alone ... Enjoy it!" -- Kenny Rogers, award-winning Capital Records recording artist and father to twins Justin and Jordan. "'Twice the work, half the sleep' says one mother of twins in this wonderful and entertaining book. As a mother of eighteen-month-old twin boys, I couldn't agree more! Susan Heim has compiled the most entertaining stories of the good, the bad and the chaotic from parents of twins. The stories are laugh-out-loud funny, inspiring and right on the money." -- Soledad O’Brien, CNN Morning Anchor and mother of twins, Jackson and Charlie. "This is a delight. I couldn't stop smiling." -- Adrienne Barbeau, Tony-nominated actress/author and mother of twins, William and Walker. Reader Views Book Review Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views “Twice the Love,” compiled and edited by Susan M. Heim, is filled with humorous and inspiring anecdotes. Parents longing to share their special tales of living with multiples share their narratives with readers. I laugh, cry, and have my heartstrings tugged each time I read the funny, poignant, joyful, sad and loving stories about each family's miracle multiples. Susan M. Heim, the mother of twins, selected a cross-section of stories sent to TWINS™ Magazine over the years. One mother shared her adventures in potty training her twin sons. She took the boys to the mall, where, of course, they had to go, now. The boys hadn’t developed a sense of direction. The brown leather shoes of the woman in the next stall will never be the same. Charlene Henderson recalls people repeatedly saying to her, better you than me. As the mother of twin sons, I agree with her, better me than you! My hands are full holding my heart inside my chest because it swells with pride for these two small beings. In “How Lucky I,” Katie Tatton shares “when we discovered we were having twins it was a miracle. Even if I never could have another baby, I would now have three children. I was ecstatic. I vowed I’d never forget how lucky I am to be the mother of twins.” “Twice the Love” is a delightful look at parenting twins. They are sometimes funny, always touching. This wonderful book brought back marvelous memories of raising my twin sons. The cover is a little busy, but the photograph is charming. The printing is rather small. Altogether this is a pleasant read that will bring smiles to the faces of many parents. TAMBA Book Review Reviewed by Lydia Sears for Twins & Multiple Births Association, UK I found this book to be a very entertaining read – something to easily dip in and out of when you have a spare few minutes. It is a collection of short stories and poems about twins or more, with several photos and cartoons as illustrations. The stories are grouped into small collections by topics, such as "Treasured Moments" and "Mischievous Multiples" and were submitted by American readers of TWINS™ Magazine. I must mention that there were only three mentions of triplets out of 82 stories, and none of higher order multiples which was a little disappointing. Many of the stories are humorous and light hearted, highlighting the joys of multiples and sharing day-to-day situations that most of us have been (or will be) in. It was interesting to read that the phrase "you’ve got your hands full" is not something that just British parents of multiples get fed up with hearing. One of the funniest stories tells of a set of triplets whose mother had to use duct tape to keep their nappies on – thankfully something I have never had to resort to. The story of another mother finding her twins hiding in the dishwasher made me laugh out loud. More moving stories talked of children with disabilities or illnesses, these certainly made me realize how lucky I am to have three healthy girls. Several parents talk of the length of time their babies spent in hospital after their birth, something many of us can relate to. Despite many "Americanisms," I did enjoy this book and would recommend it as a light hearted read to anyone with multiples, especially twins. 214 pages, softbound 4-3/4 x 7 x 1/2"