<p>Linda is a persistent fundraiser and disability activist, a survivor who faced and overcame many challenges in her life. After her beloved son, Christopher, was born with Down syndrome, she set about changing the way Las Vegas approached philanthropy in the early 70s and 80s. These were historic days in a city not known at the time for its' generosity. Along the way, Linda raised half a billion dollars for one local charity and another half a billion for far-flung causes. This book chronicles her journey.</p>

Confessions of a Sin City Fundraiser: How a former showgirl found her passion and raised half a billion dollars for Las Vegas charities

Biographies & Memoirs

Smith, Linda

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Linda Christopher Smith

<p>Linda Smith grew up in poverty and abuse but even as a mousy, neglected girl, she knew a great destiny waited. She had no idea her life would take the turns at word, or deliver her into a place of fear, guilt, triumph, and unconditional love. Dropping out of high school, she became a dancer, model, and the film actress, achieving a pinnacle of success she never thought possible – and then it all came crashing down. Or so she thought.\nAn intimate account of a mother's journey to right the wrongs. It's raw, it's painful, it's funny and it's exhilarating.</p>

UNWANTED: HOW A MOTHER LEARNED TO TURN SHAME, GRIEF AND FEAR INTO PURPOSE, PASSION AND EMPOWERMENT

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Confessions of a Sin City Fundraiser: How a former showgirl found her passion and raised half a billion dollars for Las Vegas charities

UNWANTED: HOW A MOTHER LEARNED TO TURN SHAME, GRIEF AND FEAR INTO PURPOSE, PASSION AND EMPOWERMENT