Taylor’s Gift: A Courageous Story of Giving Life and Renewing Hope by Todd and Tara Storch (Revell/Baker Publishing Group, 2013) was named a finalist for the Books for a Better Life Award in the inspirational memoir category. Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at the TimesCenter in New York City on March 10, hosted by television personality Meredith Vieira.

Since its inception in 1996, Books for a Better Life has recognized more than 700 self-improvement authors and has now raised more than $2.1 million for the New York City-Southern New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s comprehensive support services and educational programs for people living with multiple sclerosis and their friends and families. The awards recognize authors whose messages are aligned with the chapter’s mission of inspiring people to live their best lives.