Now I See How I Battled Blindness, Mental Illness, an Espresso Habit and Lived to Tell the Tale |
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| Author:
| Buttitta, Mariagrazia |
| Foreword by:
| Hines, Kevin |
| Preface by:
| Rivedal, Joshua |
| Editor:
| Jace, Kimberly
Cook, Kevin
Cangioli, Pamela
Fico-White, Lorraine |
| Cover Design by:
| Koch, Michael |
| Photographer:
| Bennett, Robert |
| Other:
| Ferro, Dominique
Hill, Skookum
Harrod, Lois |
| ISBN: | 978-1-7260-7225-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2017 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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BY THE TIME native Sicilian Mariagrazia Buttitta turned twenty-six, she'd planned out the perfect life. After finishing her residency in Buongiorno Medical School, she'd be primed for a job at the prestigious Roma Hospital, the first step toward becoming an Italian Dr. Oz. And what life is complete without a handsome prince by her side, gracing the face of Italian People Magazine as one of Italy's "Most Beautiful Couple"?Instead, she wakes up to discover a medical diagnosis that leaves...
More DescriptionBY THE TIME native Sicilian Mariagrazia Buttitta turned twenty-six, she'd planned out the perfect life. After finishing her residency in Buongiorno Medical School, she'd be primed for a job at the prestigious Roma Hospital, the first step toward becoming an Italian Dr. Oz. And what life is complete without a handsome prince by her side, gracing the face of Italian People Magazine as one of Italy's "Most Beautiful Couple"?Instead, she wakes up to discover a medical diagnosis that leaves her almost completely blind. Her family, frustrated and desperate, seeks medical aid in the United States, but it comes with a steep price. Along the way, Mariagrazia must battle bullies, an obsessive lover, and her two biggest enemies: anxiety and depression. Tortured by her thoughts, she finds herself toeing the line between life and death, contemplating ending it all. As a last resort, she turns to a childhood diary of poems and creative writing to rediscover herself and the will to live ... before it's too late.Now I See is a heart-wrenching yet humorous true tale of struggle, survival, amazing grace, unconditional love, and a fresh look at the American Dream. It's an account of one young woman's journey overcoming devastating odds while stumbling her way through darkness into light.