My Moments of Hope

By Joseph J. Amodeo

My struggle started 30 years ago and still continues today...spanning more than a quarter century..described in poetry and prose.

I lost my mobility, my faith in God and people. I asked God for help and He responded. I asked my doctors for help also......but most of all I ask my family for help.....without them I would be nowhere!!

I searched for answers where therewere none. I looked for miracles may have found one. I am no longer angry and feel hopeless.. I now pray and thank God for everyday. I enjoy life.

.Young Onset Parkinson's not only changes your life, it controls your life and that of your families. You lose control of movements, flexibility and even cognitive functioning. Time means nothing to Parkinson's. It controls where and when you go. At times it dictates if you go. Moments of Hope are moments I feel in control, moments when I feel empowered and capable of fighting back.

This is my story. This is my fight. I learned to live with adversity.

Poetry became my escape, my way of fighting back.

My Life is Different, Not Over.

I'm in this to win!!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Sep 6, 2007
• ISBN: 9781467096935

Joseph J. Amodeo

Joseph J. Amodeo was raised in brooklyn, New York. As a youth he played stick ball, drove fast cars, and attended church dances. His first job was a delivery boy at age 13 after school. He proudly rode his ten speed bike in the streets of east Flatbush. Joseph traveled to high school in Manhattan each day by subway and as he exited the station with his friends, they stepped over homeless people on the bowery. This had a lasting immpression and inspired him to dedicate his life advocating for those underserved polulations. He was employed, for 25 years in mental health, housing, and program development. He received a M.A. degree from New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in 1975 with a concentration in Rehabiltation Counseling. He was profiled in Neurology Now Magazine by Annie Levy, August 2009 issue and appered on CTV Time Warner . He authored "My Moments of Hope" and was a movie extra in "Music & Lyrics" where I appeared on screen for a few brief seconds.

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