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Come and celebrate a local author, Michael A. Hellman, and his newest published work~
A Journey of Acceptance: When Some Days are Best Forgotten
Mr. Hellman will be reading from his newly published work, guiding a book discussion, and will be selling copies at the event.
Book Synopsis:
We all have a story to tell. Storytelling has occurred for thousands of years. A personal story is one you can admire and use to expand our view of the world we share. This story is about health and wellbeing using the stages of grief as a common reference. It begins with a serious diagnosis portrayed as, “. . . put your life in order, and you’ll be dead in 18 to 24 months.” Where does one go from there?
A Journey of Acceptance lays the foundation for telling my story honestly and sharing challenging times in life When Some Days are Best Forgotten. Sharing my journey with you is a compelling way to make a difference. So should you share it with others.
About the author:
Michael A. Hellman is a long-term HIV survivor and activist. He has shared his story with over 100,000 health students in Western Pennsylvania through an HIV 101 presentation. Mike has advocated for various Consumer Advocacy Groups and served as the Pennsylvania Community Co-Chair for HIV Planning. He was recently an administrator at the Shepherd Wellness Community, an AIDS Services Agency in Pittsburgh, PA, where he currently resides.
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