Joseph Waddy Enthralls Readers With the Story of His Life Being Bertha’s Son

The book is an ode to his mother.

Staten Island, NY – WEBWIRE – Thursday, April 14, 2022

Catch the book display for “Bertha’s Son” by Joseph Waddy at the LA Times Festival of Books 2022.

Behind the success of every man stands the love of a good woman. In the case of Guyanese-American retired RN Joseph Waddy, it is his mother, Bertha. He finds it the greatest honor to be her son and honors her through his autobiography, aptly titled “Bertha’s Son” (Outskirts Press; 2015).

Waddy wears the identity of being Bertha’s son as a badge of honor and seeks to immortalize her through his autobiography. It establishes not just his identity but his life. “Bertha’s Son” tells not just the story of his life, his journey to success, his trials and tribulations, but also the story of Bertha, the transformation of a woman to a mother, a mother’s love and sacrifice.

Due to a certain unfortunate event, Bertha gave birth to her son without a husband and a father. That did not discourage her to move forward in life and carve a better future for her son. She proved to be a better father as he grew up with her love and support, as well as of those who cared for him. Growing up, he will experience a lot of challenges and make hard decisions but always keep himself reminded of his mother’s love and resolve.

“Bertha’s Son” by Joseph Waddy is available on Amazon.

Bertha’s Son
Author | Joseph Waddy
Published date | 2015
Publisher | Outskirts Press
Book retail price | $19.95

“Bertha’s Son” will be displayed by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at their exhibit at booth 208 for the 2022 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 23-24, 2022, at the USC campus, Los Angeles, CA.

Author Bio

Joseph N. Waddy is a retired registered nurse who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences and a master’s degree in Health Care Administration. Joseph was a registered nurse in America from 1966 to 2000. Whereas in Georgetown Guyana, he worked as a registered professional nurse in 1959, nurse anesthetist from 1959 to 1961, and registered pharmacist from 1961 to 1966. He was born in Guyana, South America, and eventualy migrated to the United States.