On Family and Sacrifice: One Author’s Perspective
Dr. Rosalie Contino demonstrates the importance of family in a memoir.
The book warmly recalls Rosalie’s fond memories of her brother and how his suffering affected her. Though the reiteration of a man’s waning life seems too painful, Rosalie manages to understand and put things into perspective. She reflects on and shares the lessons she learned through this book.
Out of her love and devotion to her family, Rosalie Contino writes As Life Goes On: Lesson’s One Doesn’t Have To Learn. In this book, she details the struggles, pain, and insights of taking care of a sick brother.
After being diagnosed with mild schizophrenia, Rosalie’s brother, Bob, is mandated to retire from his current employment. This is followed by the unearthing of other ailments. Rosalie, without hesitation, takes on the responsibility of taking care of Bob.
The book warmly recalls Rosalie’s fond memories of her brother and how his suffering affected her. Though the reiteration of a man’s waning life seems too painful, Rosalie manages to understand and put things into perspective. She reflects on and shares the lessons she learned through this book.
After republishing the book with LitFire last 2015, it has been presented in several local and international book fairs. This coming February 29 to March 3, 2016, the book will be featured at the Florida Library Association Conference 2016. The event will take place at the Plaza Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida.
As Life Goes On
Lessons One Doesn’t Have to Learn
Written by Rosalie H. Contino, PhD
Hardcover | $24.99
Paperback | $9.99
Kindle | $2.99
Book copies are available at www.litfirepublishing.com and other online book retailers.
About the Author
Dr. Rosalie H. Contino got her degree in elementary education from Fordham University. She then earned her MA in educational theater and, later, a PhD in the same field from New York University. Apart from teaching in New York University, she also worked as a costume designer, costume consultant, and lecturer for productions and events. Rosalie is a published author and currently lives in Brooklyn.
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