The Survivor, The Hero & The Angel: A Mother's Story - One Decade

This true story follows the Raccosta family through a journey spanning one decade. The mother, MaryAnn, expresses the feelings of her mind and soul as her family endures numerous unexpected trials. MaryAnn searches for a "normal" life for her two "rare" boys, trys to maintain her relationship with her spouse, the man that she truly loves, all while keeping life sane for her daughter, the healthy sibling. The catastrophic events unfold as the reader walks along with MaryAnn -- crying, laughing, and worrying. In the end, this story of love, courage and survival provides hope for others who may be struggling with unforeseen chaos. The story's lasting impression will challenge the readers to ponder their own lives.

Author: Maryann Raccosta
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 08/07/2012
Pages: 302
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9781475032062

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2013

About the Author
MaryAnn Raccosta has been writing since the second grade. She has been an artist long before her work has hit the market, and now, with her first publication she hopes to inspire others through her literary work. This narrative memoir provides insight to the lives of families living with chronically ill, often catastrophically ill, children. MaryAnn's true story of her "rare" boys, amazing daughter and loving family is enlightening. MaryAnn has a bachelors in Communication from Kutztown University and after almost 20 years in the Advertising and Print Production world, it was necessary for MaryAnn to become a stay-at-home mom for her two ill sons. Currently, MaryAnn is a certified nursing assistant and is pursuing a nursing degree. She also is working on her second book, a fictional novel about four young women who meet at medical school. MaryAnn lives in Lawrenceville, New Jersey with her family.

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