Ann Yurcek

Ann Yurcek started out as "just" the mom of five children. However, life for the Yurceks changed dramatically in 1989 after Ann's sixth child, Becca, was born with a rare genetic disorder that affected every system in her tiny body.When the medical bills reached $1,000,000.00 her husband, Jim, lost his job as a carpet salesman and the family spiraled into poverty. Tiny Titan is the inspirational story of a family's triumph over adversity. Filled with potholes and miracles, the Yurceks survived...See more

Ann Yurcek started out as "just" the mom of five children. However, life for the Yurceks changed dramatically in 1989 after Ann's sixth child, Becca, was born with a rare genetic disorder that affected every system in her tiny body.When the medical bills reached $1,000,000.00 her husband, Jim, lost his job as a carpet salesman and the family spiraled into poverty. Tiny Titan is the inspirational story of a family's triumph over adversity. Filled with potholes and miracles, the Yurceks survived by delivering more than half a million newspapers at the crack of dawn for six years. Living on less than $10,000 a year, Jim went on to graduate from medical school and is now a practicing surgeon. Many thought their was journey impossible, but the Yurceks proved them wrong. TinyTitan was a difficult book for Ann to write. However, she knew her family's story had to be told. She wrote it to inspire all who face adversity - especially the parents of medically and mentally challenged children. She is now a "Mom Expert" who helps the parents of extraordinary children navigate the government's medical and mental health care systems. See less