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book #7 You're Not Alone - Words of Wisdom

Tue, 01/25/2005 - 17:36
I am begining to organize material for my next book. I am planning to call it "You Are Not Alone Volume 2- (Subtitle)Words of Wisdom. Purpose is to help people with disorders, illnesses and diseases. Through other peoples letters, advice and experience I am going to create a book to help others see the positive side of life, help strengthen individuals with the empowerment of words and people's experience.I am looking for people to write me a story(letter) about their own experience of how they deal with their disorder and what you do to cope with your disorder. what have you learned, how has it strengthen you.If I decide to use your story I will contact you through e-mail and publish a short bio of yourself in the book.If you are interested, please email me at [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stacey ChillemiE-mail: [email protected]: http://www.authorsden.com/staceydchillemiPROFILEWRITER: STACEY CHILLEMII am thirty-two years old, married with three children. There is a whole world in front of us. This world has millions of opportunities just waiting for people such as myself to encounter. It does not matter what age you are. You can achieve anything you put your mind too. MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I am an H.O.P.E. Mentor, for the Epilepsy Foundation. I have spoken at different events for schools, organizations, political events, I spoke in front of Congress in Washington and anywhere my help is needed to educate people about epilepsy. I was on four talk shows. The interviews focused on the importance of understanding what epilepsy is, how to help someone having a seizure and giving people with epilepsy encouragement and hope for the future. I have been on radio stations discussing epilepsy and I have appeared in many newspapers all over New Jersey such as, The Leader, Belleville Post and the Star Ledger. In addition, on June 26, 2002, I was honored an award by the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey for Outstanding Volunteer Award. BOOKS:I am a writer and I have published a book called “Epilepsy You're Not Alone.” Epilepsy You're Not Alone is an inspirational self- help book that teaches people with epilepsy how to live a healthy and productive life. The book shares encouraging stories and gives readers a workable program for coping with their disorder enabling readers to overcome their disorder and get on with their lives. I have a second that is currently being released called,"My Mommy Has Epilepsy". The book helps educate children and help them understand what they can do if a friend or love one is having a seizure. There are so many myths that still roam through our society about epilepsy. gives children and their family truth; medical facts explained in simplistic terminology so there is a clear understanding about epilepsy.I have a third book coming out this fall called “Epilepsy and Pregnancy: What Every Women Should Know”, Co-authored by Dr. Blanca Vasques. Through my efforts, I have been able to show other women that it is not impossible to become a mother. I have given women and couples hope and a new look on life. Epilepsy is just a disorder. Your life does not end because you have epilepsy. I have a forth book coming out in the fall of 2005, called “Eternal Love: Romantic Poetry That Comes Straight from the Heart”. I have a fifth book coming out called, “Faith, Courage, Wisdom Strength and Hope: Inspirational Poetry that comes from the Heart”.I have received awards in my achievements and certificates in recognition for outstanding efforts in trying to improve society. I have been an active participant in organizations and activities. I have been a role model to many individuals.I have written many articles on epilepsy, such as How Exercise Can Help Your Seizures, Coping with Epilepsy, Can Women with Epilepsy Have Babies and Why Children Have Seizures. She has also written self-help articles, such as 10 Steps to Self-confidence, Seven Steps to Loving Yourself, 4 Steps to High Self-esteem and Greatest relief for stress: Take some time each day for yourself. I have appeared three times on News 12 on the talk show New Jersey Women and has had articles written about her efforts to help people with epilepsy. I have contributed time in helping people with epilepsy and making society more aware of the disorder. I have had epilepsy for 27 years. Sincerely, Stacey Chillemi

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