Mary E. Matury Gibson's debut memoir depicts the life of a first-generation American coming of age in a small rural town. In a world before the Beatles and the computer age life was very different. It was a time of innocence before history would form us and affect us in ways we could have never imagined.
This is a great story of a family overcoming obstacles without even realizing them as obstacles. Immigrants have always had the "eye" on the "prize" syndrome and Nino, the father, is no exception. His accomplishments with such steady and singular focus are impressive. They are also indicative of the live many immigrants lived to ensure their children would have a better life than circumstance placed upon them. Immigrants are the true heroes of their future generations and Mary's father Nino is no execption. -CJ Martello, Columnist for Fra Noi Italian-American Magazine and author Petals From Roseland: Fond Memories of Chicago's Roseland, Pullman and Kensington Neigborhoods.
In the spirit of her previous memoirs, Mary reveals her profound fortitude, perseverance, faith and inspiring optimism amidst her constant trials, including her own injuries and health problems. This is a must read for everyone, especially for baby boomers who may soon be facing their own needs for nursing and rehabilitation care." -Jack Murray, retired Editor of The Regional News, Freelance Writer Mary E. Matury Gibson is a first-generation American born to Sicilian parents. She is the youngest of six children. Educated at Purdue University Calumet, she holds a degree in Industrial Environmental Psychology and Nursing/Nurse Practitioner degree. She has worked as a critical care staff nurse and Nurse Practitioner for more than fifty years. Mary has two adult daughters and five grandchildren. Mary resides in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and spends her retirement years writing about her life-long career in nursing and the historical changes in health care that have effected people in every walk of life.
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