This is the story of one woman's quest for a Divine Vision and the unexpected ways in which her prayers were answered. It is an introduction as well as an advanced exploration of the dance between spirit and soul, shared in a clever, heartwarming, and humorous way. When Carol finds her consciousness shifting during the months of healing following a cerebral hemorrhage (or what she calls "the brain blitz") in the left hemisphere of her brain, it concerns her, terrifies her and also intrigues her. That is when she discovers unknown abilities emerging, and begins to hear the voice of her own higher-self in the form of a whimsical, mischievous, angel named, Rashana. It is through this communication between her spirit and soul, that Carol reinvents herself and reframes the reality in which she lives. In this wise and witty dialogue that began at her computer's keyboard, we witness the development of a relationship that reveals many of the answers we all search for. Where we would ordinarily be limited by our "still, small voice", Rashana rushes through the opened doorway of Carol's mind with feathers and sparkle-dust flying. Her blue, wrinkled "angel dress" completes the picture, ensuring she appears just as Carol would expect - being an angel of Creative Communication, of course! A book that explores both path and purpose and shows us a space inside all of us, where the soul can touch the heart of God. Carol Gino offers her personal journey with amazing honesty and hope.
When the author's infant grandson dies from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome the family is riddled with unbearable loss, until the intervention of an angel named Janith offers them comfort and guides them through this time of sadness, in an extraordinary true account of miracles, self-discovery, and angels. Reprint.
“Why do they keep locking me up?” Rusty’s Story is Carol Gino’s account of the extraordinary life of the woman she undertook to help – the woman who ended up teaching her an invaluable lesson about the will to live, the strength of hope… Rusty used to wonder if she would make it through the day, seeing danger in everyday living. Rusty has epilepsy. She was twenty when Carol Gino met her and learned of her past ordeals: the stigma of mental illness, the drugs that took away her self-control, the treatments that only worsened her symptoms. Carol and Rusty set out to prove that illness can be overcome, and that there is no substitute for love and care. From Library Journal While many advancements have been made in understanding and treating epilepsy, the disease is still surrounded by an aura of dread. Rusty was a teenager when she was stricken with epilepsy. Misdiagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, for years she suffered more from inappropriate medical treatment than from her condition. The reader is mesmerized as Gino passionately relates Rusty’s plight. Despite repeated incarcerations in a frightful state mental institution and the toxic effects of drugs, she never lost her sense of humanity or her strong desire to help others. Gino’s deep distrust of the medical establishment, her fervent attachment to nursing, and her conviction that the patient knows best are themes that are interwoven into the emotional story of Rusty’s fight for a normal life. – Carol R. Glatt, Helene Fuld Medical Center Lib., Trenton, N.J
“Why do they keep locking me up?” Rusty’s Story is Carol Gino’s account of the extraordinary life of the woman she undertook to help – the woman who ended up teaching her an invaluable lesson about the will to live, the strength of hope… Rusty used to wonder if she would make it through the day, seeing danger in everyday living. Rusty has epilepsy. She was twenty when Carol Gino met her and learned of her past ordeals: the stigma of mental illness, the drugs that took away her self-control, the treatments that only worsened her symptoms. Carol and Rusty set out to prove that illness can be overcome, and that there is no substitute for love and care. From Library Journal While many advancements have been made in understanding and treating epilepsy, the disease is still surrounded by an aura of dread. Rusty was a teenager when she was stricken with epilepsy. Misdiagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, for years she suffered more from inappropriate medical treatment than from her condition. The reader is mesmerized as Gino passionately relates Rusty’s plight. Despite repeated incarcerations in a frightful state mental institution and the toxic effects of drugs, she never lost her sense of humanity or her strong desire to help others. Gino’s deep distrust of the medical establishment, her fervent attachment to nursing, and her conviction that the patient knows best are themes that are interwoven into the emotional story of Rusty’s fight for a normal life. – Carol R. Glatt, Helene Fuld Medical Center Lib., Trenton, N.J
New York Times, bestselling author Carol Gino, offers an intimate memoir about her love, partnership, and collaboration-spanning two decades-with acclaimed writer, Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather. Often funny, sometimes raw and always true, Carol invites us into the politics of publishing, Hollywood parties, the glamour of Cannes and a slaughter in Sicily, revealing the appetites and excesses in the life of the celebrity author, screenwriter and one of America's great storytellers. Filled with Puzo's tips on "how to tell a great truth," fellow authors and aspiring writers will love this inside-look into the mind and art of the legendary author and the woman he chose as his last love.
This is the story of one woman's quest for a Divine Vision and the unexpected ways in which her prayers were answered. It is an introduction as well as an advanced exploration of the dance between spirit and soul, shared in a clever, heartwarming, and humorous way. When Carol finds her consciousness shifting during the months of healing following a cerebral hemorrhage (or what she calls "the brain blitz") in the left hemisphere of her brain, it concerns her, terrifies her and also intrigues her. That is when she discovers unknown abilities emerging, and begins to hear the voice of her own higher-self in the form of a whimsical, mischievous, angel named, Rashana. It is through this communication between her spirit and soul, that Carol reinvents herself and reframes the reality in which she lives. In this wise and witty dialogue that began at her computer's keyboard, we witness the development of a relationship that reveals many of the answers we all search for. Where we would ordinarily be limited by our "still, small voice", Rashana rushes through the opened doorway of Carol's mind with feathers and sparkle-dust flying. Her blue, wrinkled "angel dress" completes the picture, ensuring she appears just as Carol would expect - being an angel of Creative Communication, of course! A book that explores both path and purpose and shows us a space inside all of us, where the soul can touch the heart of God. Carol Gino offers her personal journey with amazing honesty and hope.
When the author's infant grandson dies from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome the family is riddled with unbearable loss, until the intervention of an angel named Janith offers them comfort and guides them through this time of sadness, in an extraordinary true account of miracles, self-discovery, and angels. Reprint.
One morning as Carol Gino is waking up, she finds herself in a strange landscape. And she's not alone. Alongside her, in a wrinkled, pink angel outfit, stands Rashana, cloud dancing. Rashana is Gino's higher self, and she wants to help Gino's dreams come true. Ahead of her Gino sees a yard sale, but this is no ordinary yard sale; it's a Cosmic Yard Sale, where she and Rashana explore life's mysteries. Join Carol and Rashana's in the Fashion Pavilion, where Gino tries on the Eight Coats of Meaning. Each coat provides the opportunity to find the real value of spirituality and a journey toward a better understanding of life's purpose. It is a funny, whimsical, accessible allegory that will empower readers to improve their lives by reducing fear and increasing joy and creativity. This modern fable, presented as the author's, is also the story of Everysoul, and the revelations and explanations can serve us all. Simple as a child's tale, based on many of the great spiritual teachings, this book asks the questions that many of us would like to have answered. Find your spirit and be inspired to write the new pages of your own life's story.
New York Times, bestselling author Carol Gino, offers an intimate memoir about her love, partnership, and collaboration-spanning two decades-with acclaimed writer, Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather. Often funny, sometimes raw and always true, Carol invites us into the politics of publishing, Hollywood parties, the glamour of Cannes and a slaughter in Sicily, revealing the appetites and excesses in the life of the celebrity author, screenwriter and one of America's great storytellers. Filled with Puzo's tips on "how to tell a great truth," fellow authors and aspiring writers will love this inside-look into the mind and art of the legendary author and the woman he chose as his last love.
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