Life Without a Bellybutton

In this autobiographical account, the author tells about surviving multiple birth defects including complications like undetermined sex and having no bellybutton. Growing up in a military family, her life is filled with travels that opened the door to adventure. Barnes shares the pain of her losing her first love who served in Vietnam and how she overcame the tragedy of his death. The USO becomes a turning point that changes her life forever.

Life Without a Bellybutton chronicles an eventful life full of challenging times, friendships, love, child birth, adoptions and spiritual experiences. A story that will make readers laugh and cry, it will motivate those who are facing many struggles in their life and inspire them to live life to the fullest.