A Memoir, A Cookbook, A Dollop of Poetry
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In World By Design, Norb Aikin's third book of poetry, the question of whether we truly create our own world or are living in a world created for us is posed. Existence is a balance of multiple paradoxes yearning to be uncovered; what we do with them is really the only part we get to dictate, and even then it isn't always a matter of cho
In World By Design, Norb Aikin's third book of poetry, the question of whether we truly create our own world or are living in a world created for us is posed. Existence is a balance of multiple paradoxes yearning to be uncovered; what we do with them is really the only part we get to dictate, and even then it isn't always a matter of choice. Maybe this book itself is an existential crisis clouded in a mystery of words, but you won't know if it's life-changing or not unless you read it. Your results may vary.
Mutants is a collection of poetry, essays, blog entries, and interviews around the topics of Mental and Chronic Illness, addressing grief and loss along with newfound discoveries of Fibromyalgia and optimism over pain. This little collection is one part hope, one part discovery, and one part the decision to ride with the other parts while trying to find a better way of life.
Norb Aikin is a poet and blogger originally from Buffalo, NY and now living in Cortland. World By Design is his third book of poetry, after 100 and Mutants. Please be kind; you never know what others are dealing with in their own lives. Support local and indie authors, creators, and bookstores. Go Bills!
Nursing, Yes I Do!: In Honor of Nurses Everywhere is a compelling story of a high school graduate who had an aspiration to become a nurse, without knowing the hardship, drama, heroism, or heartache that comes from being a medical professional.
Have you ever really wondered what was involved in the training and experiences of a nurse in va
Nursing, Yes I Do!: In Honor of Nurses Everywhere is a compelling story of a high school graduate who had an aspiration to become a nurse, without knowing the hardship, drama, heroism, or heartache that comes from being a medical professional.
Have you ever really wondered what was involved in the training and experiences of a nurse in various roles? Nurse, Aubrey relays what it was like as a young woman completing nursing school followed by her decision to expand her role in the profession.
This story portrays the nurse as the main character as opposed to her usual position as the sidekick. Her experiences will provide you with a roller coaster of emotions and enlighten your knowledge base of this profession, the many hats he/she wears, and just how important a nurse is.
The author and lead character carry a fictional name of Aubrey Labalia. This was done to keep in line with the fictional names and locations listed in the book in compliance with HIPAA and personal privacy.
The author and lead character carry a fictional name of Aubrey Labalia. This was done to keep in line with the fictional names and locations listed in the book in compliance with HIPAA and personal privacy.
She is a registered nurse who received her degree and license in the late 1970s. She worked in various nursing roles such as the me
The author and lead character carry a fictional name of Aubrey Labalia. This was done to keep in line with the fictional names and locations listed in the book in compliance with HIPAA and personal privacy.
She is a registered nurse who received her degree and license in the late 1970s. She worked in various nursing roles such as the medical surgical unit, intensive care unit, cardiac care unit, and the burn treatment unit in the hospital. Intermittently, she worked as a community health nurse and later gravitated to the position of assessor nurse for an insurance program and finally entered the field as a legal nurse consultant. She lives in New York State with her husband and is surrounded by her family. Working part-time has allowed her to volunteer at her church and with the American Red Cross.
You Wonderful Boy is a mother’s memoir of her son’s tragic fight against OCD, bulimia, and addiction. Jennifer Liberatore poignantly tells the story of her son’s mental illness, her family’s attempt to save him, and her journey of healing after his death.
Zachary was truly a wonderful boy. He was an honor student, quarterback of his high
You Wonderful Boy is a mother’s memoir of her son’s tragic fight against OCD, bulimia, and addiction. Jennifer Liberatore poignantly tells the story of her son’s mental illness, her family’s attempt to save him, and her journey of healing after his death.
Zachary was truly a wonderful boy. He was an honor student, quarterback of his high school football team, and loved by everyone who knew him, especially his three younger brothers. Zach had a bright future ahead of him, until the onset of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder at age 16. He never gave up his fight, which led him to six inpatient facilities and six outpatient facilities all over the country. He was a strong advocate of raising awareness and breaking the stigma of mental illness. Zach died of an opioid overdose in October 2020 at the age of 24.
You Wonderful Boy is a beautiful and vulnerable story about motherhood, perseverance, healing and hope.
Jennifer Liberatore is a mom of four sons, author, yoga teacher, and reiki master. She was born and raised in Hamburg NY and has been an Orchard Park resident for over 30 years. She is a former co-owner of the Pilates Co-op in Orchard Park and former owner of Lotus Yoga in Hamburg.
Jennifer’s oldest son Zach died of an opioid ove
Jennifer Liberatore is a mom of four sons, author, yoga teacher, and reiki master. She was born and raised in Hamburg NY and has been an Orchard Park resident for over 30 years. She is a former co-owner of the Pilates Co-op in Orchard Park and former owner of Lotus Yoga in Hamburg.
Jennifer’s oldest son Zach died of an opioid overdose in October 2020, after a long 8 year battle with severe OCD. After his death, she began teaching a yoga class for grief in the community, using the tools that helped her to heal. She also founded a foundation with her family called the Zach Liberatore Foundation, which has raised almost $300,000 for Oishei Children’s Hospital’s Psychiatric Clinic and OCD program. She wrote “You Wonderful Boy” to tell Zach’s story and to continue his mission of helping people.