ANIMALS AND HEALING

A RARE BREED

How a rescued dog changed the course of her life.

BY JANA KOHL
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

COVER STORY

MY GRATEFUL HEART

In her short, brilliant career she's won worldwide acclaim and an Academy Award. Yet she's always stayed true to the woman who inspired her.

BY JENNIFER HUDSON
CHICAGO ILLINOIS

POSITIVE PEOPLE

CALL ME COACH

She didn't know a thing about soccer, but she wasn't about to let them cancel the season.

BY JOYCE SIMONSON
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK

HEALING FROM ILLNESS

INTENSIVE CARE

When your own prayers are not enough.

BY RICK HAMLIN
EXECUTIVE EDITOR

A NEW YOU

THE TEAM DEAN DIET

Meet a family who lost 500 pounds...together.

BY TONY DEAN
OMAHA, NEBRASKA

RELATIONSHIPS & MARRIAGE

A GOOD GUY

Their first date was in court.

BY DAWN KUZEL
MCKEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA

LIVING WITH CANCER

FIGHTING SPIRIT

A champion's greatest challenge.

BY SCOTT HAMILTON
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE

AT OUR BEST

PLACES WE LOVE

GREETINGS FROM...TURKEYVILLE

Got gobble?

BY MARY LOU CARNEY
CHESTERTON, INDIANA

COMFORT FOOD

THE GOLABKI SISTERHOOD

Rediscovering their roots with dishes from the Old Country.

BY ANNE SIMPKINSON
ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR

THE HEALTHY COOK

SUPER SIDES

Recipes you won't regret...or forget!

BY REBECCA KATZH
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA

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