Anna Kloots – författare

For every woman searching for her voice, Anna Kloots shares her story of starting over by trusting the magic that was always within...Despite what appeared to be a glamorous existence full of globetrotting adventures, behind the scenes, Anna felt invisible in her own life. Consumed by a marriage that left no space for her own desires and creativity, she chose to reframe the failure of her marriage as an opportunity to begin again.It was Anna's innate sense of adventure and love for the unknown that led her to move abroad; travel around the world, visiting 80 countries; start her own business; and marry a magician—all before her mid-twenties. From the outside, her jet-setting lifestyle alongside her husband looked perfect. But though she appeared to have all the freedom in the world, in reality she was trapped in a slow-motion disappearing act.When her marriage collapsed, she decided to use her unhappy ending as a chance for a new beginning—a reappearance into her own life and sense of exploration and discovery, letting each destination challenge, change, and shape her.Following Anna's extensive travels from the bustling streets of Jaipur to the canals of Venice to the desert of Dubai, My Own Magic is a powerful memoir—a true, coming-of-age story about a woman rediscovering the magic that she always had.Anna's memoir is proof that travel can transform you, inspire you, and even save you. Perfect for fans of Eat Pray Love.

Amanda Kloots bravely reflects on love, loss, and life with her husband, Broadway star, and Tony Award nominee Nick Cordero, whose public battle with COVID-19 and tragic death made headlines around the world.InMarch 2020, Broadway star and Tony Award nominee NickCordero was hospitalized for what he and his wife, Amanda Kloots, believed tobe a severe case of pneumonia. Entering the hospital, they had every reason tobelieve that Nick—a young father and otherwise healthy man—would return home.After an eventual diagnosis of COVID-19 that led to Nick’s being placed on aventilator, Amanda took to documenting their journey on social media, showingthe dangers COVID-19 posed to everyone, regardless of age. Her updates quicklycaptivated millions, inspiring people around the globe to dance each day toNick’s song “Live Your Life” and offer positive thoughts and prayer. When hepassed away after ninety-five grueling days in the ICU, the world grieved for Amanda,her infant son, Elvis, and the future COVID-19 had snatched away from them.LiveYour Life isthe story of Nick and Amanda’s life together—of their beautiful relationship,of Nick’s dramatic fight for survival, of those sudden tragic months thatpermanently changed her world and ours—and of their interrupted future as afamily. From the confusing early days of his illness to searching for signs ofhope in every update from the doctors to the healing sound of Elvis’s laughter,Amanda details how she approached even the most devastating moments with the personaloptimism and faith that have shaped her life. Written with her sister AnnaKloots, who was with her every step of this journey, Live Your Life exploreshow Amanda’s willingness to accept help from an entire community ofpeople—friends, family, and even total strangers—played a vital role inenduring this hardship. In the process, she offers a touching meditation on howeven the worst times have silver linings that deepen our connections to theworld around us and to the people who matter most. Whatemerges is an inspiring and unexpectedly uplifting message for life in the timeof COVID, a vision of courage for anyone coping with overwhelming loss or thecollective trauma of what the pandemic has taken from us. A poignant reflectionon love, hope, motherhood, and the transformational power of music, LiveYour Life is a love letter to Nick and a reminder that, sometimes,celebrating life today is the only path through tomorrow’s darkness.Live Your Life includes 16 pages of color photos exclusive to the book.

The beloved TV host reflects on love, loss, and life with her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, who tragically died from COVID-19.In March 2020, Broadway star and Tony Award nominee Nick Cordero was hospitalized for what he and his wife, Amanda Kloots, believed to be a severe case of pneumonia. Entering the hospital, they had every reason to believe that Nick—a young father and otherwise healthy man—would return home. After a diagnosis of COVID-19, Nick was placed on a ventilator, and Amanda began sharing their difficult journey on social media. When he passed away after ninety-five grueling days in the ICU, the world grieved for Amanda, her infant son, Elvis, and the beautiful future that COVID-19 had snatched away from them.Live Your Life is the story of Nick and Amanda’s life together and his dramatic fight for survival. From the confusing early days of his illness to searching for signs of hope in every update from the doctors to the healing sound of Elvis’s laughter, Amanda details how she approached even the most devastating moments with the personal optimism and faith that have shaped her life. Live Your Life includes sixteen pages of color photos exclusive to the book.