Hope Edelmanis the internationally acclaimed author of five nonfiction books, including the bestsellersMotherless DaughtersandMotherless Mothers, as well as the memoirThe Possibility of Everything. She has lectured extensively on the subjects of early mother loss and nonfiction writing. Her articles and reviews have appeared in numerous publications, including theNew York Times, theWashington Post, theHuffington Post, Real Simple,andParents. Her work has received aNew York Timesnotable book of the year designation and a Pushcart Prize for creative nonfiction. She lives in Topanga Canyon, California, with her husband and their two daughters.HopeEdelman.com