About the Author

Iris Krasnow is a journalist and professor of communications at American University, and the author of the bestselling Surrendering series. She has been a guest on "Oprah," CNN, the "Today" show, "Good Morning America," "CBS Morning Show," NPR's "All Things Considered," and "The Hour of Power." Krasnow began writing this book in response to her own mother's deteriorating health. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland.