Chicken Soup for the Cancer Survivor's Soul (38 page)

Paula (Bachleda) Koskey
is a happy soul surviving well in Berkley, Michigan. Her main pleasures consist of her three children (currently at the “hormone hostages” stage, a.k.a. teenagers), jogging, reading and chocolate. She’s a firm believer in SRAK (Sneaky Random Acts of Kindness) and delights in thinking of devious and mischievous ways of spreading smiles. She also enjoys speaking and writing and has written a children’s book,
Secrets of Christmas.
Paula can be reached by writing 1173 Cambridge, Berkley, MI 48072.

Peter Legge
is the president and CEO of Canada Wide Magazines and Communications. This organization publishes 19 magazines across Canada and worth over $20 million in sales. Peter travels worldwide speaking to over 100 organizations annually. He has authored the books,
How to Soar with the Eagles
and
You Can If You Believe You Can.
Toastmasters International has honored Peter with two awards, the Golden Gavel and the Top Speaker in North America. You can reach him by writing Peter Legge Management Co. Ltd., 4th Floor, 4180 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5C 6A7.

Gregory M. Lousig-Nont, Ph.D.,
is the president of Lousig-Nont & Associates, an 18-year-old human resource potential consulting firm. He conducts motivational seminars and his new book,
Habits of Happiness: The Book That Answers the Question, If I’m So Damn Happy Why Does My Life Suck?,
is scheduled for release in the summer of 1996. Gregory can be reached at 3740 Royal Crest St., Las Vegas, NV 89119, or call 1-800-477-3211.

Cynthia Bonney Mannering, M.A.T.,
educates others about support for cancer patients. The compassion and care she received from professionals, friends and family during her bone marrow transplant were key to her survival. Her own story, extensive public speaking experience, and research on caregiving make her a warm and inspiring speaker/consultant. To contact her for speaking engagements, or to contribute your own suggestions for the love and care of cancer patients, write to 810 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83712 or call 208-385-9855.

Hanoch McCarty, Ed.D.,
is a dynamic, entertaining and internationally known speaker, educational psychologist, and author. His motivational keynote addresses, seminars and workshops for major corporations, conventions, professional associations, schools and parent groups are noted for their high energy, great humor, participant involvement and perceptive insights. He is the author of 14 books and audio training programs, including
Acts of Kindness: How to Create a Kindness Revolution
and
A Year of Kindness: 365 Ways to Spread Sunshine.
He has been a frequent guest on radio and television programs all over the U.S. He can be reached by writing P.O. Box 66, Galt, CA 95632 or by calling 209-745-2212.

Meladee Dawn McCarty
is a dynamic speaker on topics ranging from self-esteem, deliberate kindness programs and innovative approaches to special education. She is a program specialist at the Sacramento County Office of Education. She finds placements for severely handicapped children and works extensively with their families and teachers. She is the coauthor, with Hanoch McCarty, of
Acts of Kindness: How to Create a Kindness Revolution.
She can be reached by writing P.O. Box 66, Galt, CA 95632 or by calling 209745-2212.

Susan Chernak McElroy
has been an animal lover all of her life. She has worked with animals for years as a veterinarian’s assistant, humane society educator, dog trainer, wildlife rehabilitator and zookeeper. McElroy’s vision is to heal the relationship between people and animals. She makes her home in Oregon at Bright Star Farm. She can be reached at NewSage Press, P.O. Box 607, Troutdale, OR 97060-0607 or fax 503-695-5406.

Lisa McKeehan
is a kindergarten teacher in La Jolla, California. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 1993. In 1994, she received her teaching credential and cross-cultural language and academic certificate, enabling her to teach students from a variety of diverse ethnic and language backgrounds. Lisa also received her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, with a literacy emphasis, in December 1995. She began volunteering for Camp Ronald McDonald in 1994 and plans to continue at every opportunity.

Peter McWilliams
is the author and coauthor of several books, including
How to Survive the Loss of a Love; You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought; How to Heal Depression; Do It! Let’s Get Off Our Butts; Life 101; Life 102: What to Do When Your Guru Sues You;
and
Ain’t Nobody’s Business If You Do: The Absurdity of Consensual Crime in a Free Country.
Most of his books are available for free browsing on the internet at
http://www.mcwilliams.com
.

Mary Lyn Miller,
a communications consultant, teacher, speaker and writer, is the founder of The Career Clinic. A former corporate executive, Mary Lyn had to first heal herself. While recovering from cancer, she designed a breakthrough process for life direction which affected the lives of thousands of people who have sought to embrace their dreams and be all they are designed to be. She can be reached at 3901 Highland Ave., Suite 2, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, 310-545-8717.

Jann Mitchell
is the author of three books:
Home Sweeter Home: Creating a Haven of Simplicity and Spirit,Codependent for Sure!An Original Joke book
and
Organized Serenity.
Her popular column, “Relating,” about our relationships with ourselves and others, runs Sundays in
The Oregonian
in Portland and in newspapers around the country. The award-winning journalist is a sought-after speaker on self-development and simplifying one’s life. Jann can be reached by writing 7714-C SW Barnes Rd., Portland, OR 97225 or by calling 503-221-8516.

Linda Mitchell
is the mother of two of this book’s coauthors, Patty Mitchell Aubery and Nancy Mitchell. Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 1995. She underwent seven weeks of radiation and a lumpectomy and today is cancer-free. Linda works full-time with her son-in-law, manufacturing golf bags. During her free time, Linda enjoys golfing, walking, reading and spending a few weeks out of the year with her husband, Terry, in Maui. Cancer taught Linda that you only live once and life should be enjoyed to the fullest. She can be reached by calling 818-368-2364.

Marilyn Moody
is currently employed by the Orange County Department of Social Services. She is single and the grandmother of three. Writing has become a major part of her life since the cancer diagnosis. Her leisure time is now being used to finish a play,
Love and Laughter,
about her on-line cancer group. Upon completion, it will be performed by the Teaneck New Theater in New Jersey. Marilyn can be reached by calling 714-848-0800.

P. S. Mueller
is a cartoon artist whose work has appeared in
The Chicago Reader, The Austin Chronicle, Utne Reader, Harper’s Magazine
and scores of other publications over the past 25 years. His cartoons are featured daily in the
Green Bay Press-Gazette
and are published in numerous college newspapers. Mueller lives and works in Madison, Wisconsin.

Claire Nuer
cofounded the ACC International Institute in 1989, a non-profit organization offering educational programs worldwide for those concerned by life-threatening or chronic illnesses, and for anyone who wants to improve the quality and vigor of his or her life. ACC’s activities include training programs, conferences, seminars and ongoing support in the fields of health, education, human resources and intercultural dialogue. ACC stands for Au Coeur de la Communication (At the Heart of Communication). Claire can be reached by writing ACC International Institute, P.O. Box 335, Corte Madera, CA 94976 or by calling 415-789-8802.

Erik Olesen
is a professional speaker, psychotherapist and author who helps people become more confident, relaxed and productive. He has spoken for over 80 organizations throughout North America. Olesen’s book, Mastering the Winds of Change: Peak Performers Reveal How to Stay on Top in Times of Turmoil (HarperCollins) features a complete conditioning program for mastering the pressure of change in the 1990s and beyond. His book for children,
The Little Sailboat and the Big Storm
(Coming of Age Press), helps kids become more confident and optimistic. To order books, or to contact Erik Olesen, please write to 2740 Fulton, Suite 203, Sacramento, CA 95821, or call toll-free 800-STRONG-U.

Eileen Brown O’Riley
was born in Brooklyn, New York, and has overcome many obstacles, including breast cancer and surgery. Since the time of her surgery, with the help of a devoted husband and supportive, loving family, she has come through her trauma a much stronger person. She chose the subject of her mastectomy as a thesis topic when she returned to school to complete her master’s degree in education.

Bernadette Randle
is a former professional pianist and arranger and now serves as music director for the New Life Family Church. Bernadette teaches piano, tutors students in English composition and math, and is a graphic illustrator for the U.S. Army. She is a voracious reader, an inspirational speaker, and a comedic personality who currently aspires to “qualify for AARP membership.” Bernadette can be contacted at P.O. Box 1732, Maryland Heights, MO, or call 314-576-5972.

Mary L. Rapp
was born in New York. She is the oldest of 12 children which she says prepared her well for motherhood and a career in nursing—both of which she has enjoyed immensely. Mary loves dogs, collects teacups, is an avid reader and keeps a journal. She says cancer has been the greatest challenge of her life.

Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.,
is one of the pioneers of Mind/Body/Spirit medicine. She is the assistant clinical professor of family and community medicine at the UCSF School of Medicine and cofounder and medical director of the Commonweal Cancer Retreat featured on Bill Moyers’ PBS special
He aling and the Mind.
She has been a cancer therapist for 20 years. Her new book
Kitchen Table Wisdom
will be published by Riverhead in September 1996.

Nancy Richard-Guilford
is a professional speaker specializing in interactive workshops on self-esteem, optimum performance and creating a joyful life. No Johnny-come-lately to the field, her teaching of self-esteem dates back to 1980. Known for her humor and practical strategies, her client list ranges from metaphysical churches to the United States Navy. She is the author of the upcoming
Yikes!—Time for Plan B.
You can contact Nancy at P.O. Box 24220, Ventura, CA 93002 or call 805-648-6590.

Adrienne Rivera
graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in aerospace engineering in December 1992. She was a member of the U.S. Disabled Ski Team from 1990 to 1994. Adrienne competed in the 1994 Olympics in disabled alpine skiing and won a gold and a bronze medal. She was one of 12 Olympians selected to take the Olympic flame to Sarajevo on a peace mission. She made a presentation to President Clinton on behalf of the disabled teams. Adrienne is retired from racing, works as an aerospace engineer in Denver and is pursuing her master’s degree in engineering management.

Jaime Rosenthal
is a freshman at Pennsylvania State University. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 1994 and had a mastectomy and chemotherapy. In November of the same year she underwent a second mastectomy, followed by five weeks of radiation. Today, her hair has grown back completely and she looks and feels wonderful. Jaime can be reached at 848 Weber Dr., Yardley, PA 19067.

David Roth
is a singer, songwriter, recording artist (five albums), conference presenter and emcee, husband, basketball afficionado, playwright
(The Gripes of Roth),
and workshop facilitator (Singing for Shy People). The story of Manuel Garcia was reported by William Janz in the
Milwaukee Sentinel
, and the song can be found on David’s first recording “Rising in Love.” He can be reached by writing to 18952 40th Place NE, Seattle, WA 98155-2810 or by calling 800-484-2367 (pause) D-A-V-E.

Paul Santoro
is 54 years old and was raised mostly in the Western United States. He has 3 children. He has become even more thoughtful of the whole human drama since his spiritual experience. It is his feeling that our souls need and want to evolve—and that each of us is on an immense journey to reconcile our will with that of God’s. Even with all of the incredible horror of man’s inhumanity, Paul still believes in and loves us.

John Wayne Schlatter
is a speaker whose topics are inspirational, full of insight and rich with his own special brand of humor. Jack is a former speech and drama teacher as well as an author of many works. His latest book is entitled Gifts By The Side of the Road. Jack was listed in the 1990 edition of Who’s Who Among Teachers in America. He is a member of the Professionals Speakers Network. In 1993, he was honored by his peers with the prestigious Speaker of the Year Award. Jack can be reached at P.O. Box 577, Cypress, CA 90630 or by calling 714-879-7271.

Harley L. Schwadron
is a former newspaper reporter and public relations writer living and working in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has been a full-time cartoonist since 1985, specializing in business, health and topical cartoons. His freelance cartoons appear in magazines around the world, and his op-ed work can be seen in such papers as
The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Dayton Daily News, The Los Angeles Times
and
The Des Moines Register.
For many years he was a regular cartoonist featured in England’s
Punch
magazine.

Delva Joan Seavy-Rebin
exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit. Robbed of her parents by cancer and afflicted herself, she survived despite a dire prognosis. Willpower has been the strong suit of this indomitable natural scientist, author, professor, mother and wife. Recipient of the U.S. International Ambassador Award (National Speakers Association), the Canadian Citation of Citizenship and her university’s Spirit of Youth Award, this 11th-generation North American continues to light the path for others.