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The Power of Two

A story of life-changing friendship, surrogacy and connection
By Lisa Messenger and Sarah Megginson
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Fourteen years of friendship. Eight years of 'trying'. Eighteen rounds of IVF and now, one beautiful baby boy. The Power of Two is a remarkable true story that shows that together we can do more than we ever thought possible. Lisa and Sarah's journey begins with... Read More
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Fourteen years of friendship. Eight years of 'trying'. Eighteen rounds of IVF and now, one beautiful baby boy. The Power of Two is a remarkable true story that shows that together we can do more than we ever thought possible.

Lisa and Sarah's journey begins with a working relationship and transforms with a life-changing act of love and friendship, but this book is about so much more – a powerful ode to community, resilience, and the power summoned when we support each other.

From the outside, Lisa Messenger was the consummate success story, a highly respected publishing professional, a shooting star in the entrepreneurial space. But privately, Lisa was struggling with the one thing she could not achieve through hard work and a positive attitude. She had almost given up on having a child, when her dear friend, Sarah Megginson, came to her with an extraordinary offer.

This book is a deeply personal exploration of grief, hope and rebirth, for anyone who has ever been in the trenches. Together we are stronger, more resilient, and infinitely more powerful. This is the power of two.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780645869019

Publisher: Pantera Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pantera Press

Illustration: Text with photo section

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 360

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Biography & Memoir Lisa Messenger Non-Fiction Sarah Megginson

About the Author

A global pioneer in entrepreneurial and start up spaces for more than twenty years, Lisa Messenger is the vibrant, game-changing founder and CEO of The Messenger Group, and founder and editor-in-chief of Collective Hub™ - a multi media cross platform movement to inspire and educate. Lisa has authored over forty books, produced 55 issues of a magazine which was distributed in 37 countries. She is an international speaker and passionate humanitarian. She is now the proud and doting Mama Bear to Hugo.

Sarah Megginson has 20 years' experience in property and financial journalism. She's a seasoned lifestyle columnist and editor, with bylines in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Mamamia and Kidspot, and she's ghost-written or edited more than 30 non-fiction books. An expert in personal finance, she's a regular media commentator, appearing weekly on TV, radio and in digital and print media. Mum to Lila, Noa and Jesse, Sarah is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and is all about making money easy – especially for women and kids!

Friends for over a decade and now chosen family, Lisa and Sarah's friendship began as a working relationship. Collaborating across many projects, their professional relationship developed into a deep friendship. Both passionate storytellers who believe in the power of kindness and doing good in the world, Lisa and Sarah are responsible for 70 books between them. In The Power of Two, they seek to inspire and motivate others.

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