Anakin’s birth is a story I will carry in my heart forever. After 27 long hours of labor, Serenity showed strength beyond words. When Anakin arrived, our joy quickly turned into fear as we realized he wasn’t breathing properly—his tiny lungs and belly filled with fluid. For a moment, time stood still. He stopped breathing and gave us the kind of scare that takes your breath away. Not wanting to alarm Mom and Dad, I did my best to hold it together… though the shaking and the fear on my face told

Anakin Skywalker: The Tragic Journey to Darth Vader