Elaine Staa?l Haugen was born into a life of challenges. Her great-grandmother was institutionalized. She survived E Coli as an
infant, and while hospitalized, doctors discovered she was blind.
Nevertheless, Elaine persevered.
In Rings of a Family Tree, Haugen tells her inspiring story, proving
Your family background doesn't determine your futureYour past doesn't define you unless you allow itYour "disabilities" only limit you when you let themMost important, the difficulties we encounter can act as rings, forming us into stronger, empowered, and more beautiful people than we were before.