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Simon and Schuster Releases
Heart and Sold: How to Survive and Build a Recession Proof Business
Inspiring new book by Valerie Fitzgerald hits stands in May, 2009
Author available for interviews, book signings, appearances
"Through her absorbing stories and life experiences Valerie gives voice to anyone looking for a new beginning
in their life or business. A great read."
--Larry King
"Heart and Sold is inspirational for any woman - or anyone - struggling to build a business of her own.
Valerie's personal triumphs will make you feel like you can do anything."
--Leeza Gibbons
"After reading this book, you will feel that you too can accomplish anything your heart desires!"
--Vanna White
When Valerie Fitzgerald arrived in Los Angeles with her infant daughter, she had nothing but the clothes on her back, a
diaper bag, and a little cash raised by selling her personal jewelry. She'd left behind a violent ex-husband, luxurious
belongings, and her former life as a model in Manhattan. With no real job skills, no higher education and no plan, the
future looked bleak.
Determined to make a good life for her daughter, she managed to carve out a phenomenally successful career in the
multi-million dollar real estate market of Beverly Hills. Today she's not only a high profile agent to Hollywood stars and
power brokers; she's a sought-after speaker and philanthropist with her own charitable foundation. In short, she
reinvented her life, with stunning results. Fitzgerald's business was ranked thirty-fourth nationwide for sales by the Wall
Street Journal. A former Ford model, she's been featured in Marie Claire and In Style, and was the Entertainment
Tonight Real Estate Correspondent. Through sheer determination and a rediscovered sense of self, she's created
something powerful from nothing.
With candor and humility, Fitzgerald recounts her evolution from an unemployed single mother to one of the country's
leading real estate agents in HEART AND SOLD, to be released in May, 2009 (Atria Books; $10.40; ISBN:
1-4165-4292-2). Part savvy business guide, part moving memoir, HEART AND SOLD traces Valerie Fitzgerald's
trial-and-error experience of starting over, and offers practical words for those in transition, or for anyone interested in
building a successful business. Brimming with practical advice and personal reflection, it's a down-to-earth guide to
regaining personal power and reclaiming your life.
Valerie Fitzgerald is available for interviews, appearances, lectures and book signings. To arrange an interview (phone or
in person), for press images or for additional information, please contact Jeanna Zelin at Zelin Communications:
480-298-0928, jeanna@zelincomm.com.
Heart and Sold: How to Survive and Build a Recession Proof Business
Inspiring new book by Valerie Fitzgerald hits stands in May, 2009
Author available for interviews, book signings, appearances
"Through her absorbing stories and life experiences Valerie gives voice to anyone looking for a new beginning
in their life or business. A great read."
--Larry King
"Heart and Sold is inspirational for any woman - or anyone - struggling to build a business of her own.
Valerie's personal triumphs will make you feel like you can do anything."
--Leeza Gibbons
"After reading this book, you will feel that you too can accomplish anything your heart desires!"
--Vanna White
When Valerie Fitzgerald arrived in Los Angeles with her infant daughter, she had nothing but the clothes on her back, a
diaper bag, and a little cash raised by selling her personal jewelry. She'd left behind a violent ex-husband, luxurious
belongings, and her former life as a model in Manhattan. With no real job skills, no higher education and no plan, the
future looked bleak.
Determined to make a good life for her daughter, she managed to carve out a phenomenally successful career in the
multi-million dollar real estate market of Beverly Hills. Today she's not only a high profile agent to Hollywood stars and
power brokers; she's a sought-after speaker and philanthropist with her own charitable foundation. In short, she
reinvented her life, with stunning results. Fitzgerald's business was ranked thirty-fourth nationwide for sales by the Wall
Street Journal. A former Ford model, she's been featured in Marie Claire and In Style, and was the Entertainment
Tonight Real Estate Correspondent. Through sheer determination and a rediscovered sense of self, she's created
something powerful from nothing.
With candor and humility, Fitzgerald recounts her evolution from an unemployed single mother to one of the country's
leading real estate agents in HEART AND SOLD, to be released in May, 2009 (Atria Books; $10.40; ISBN:
1-4165-4292-2). Part savvy business guide, part moving memoir, HEART AND SOLD traces Valerie Fitzgerald's
trial-and-error experience of starting over, and offers practical words for those in transition, or for anyone interested in
building a successful business. Brimming with practical advice and personal reflection, it's a down-to-earth guide to
regaining personal power and reclaiming your life.
Valerie Fitzgerald is available for interviews, appearances, lectures and book signings. To arrange an interview (phone or
in person), for press images or for additional information, please contact Jeanna Zelin at Zelin Communications:
480-298-0928, jeanna@zelincomm.com.
