32 THE COURIER SUN • NOVEMBER 6, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com Vacation benefi t: reading an eclectic group of books There are some people who say newspapers and books are dead, but the brilliant Mark Twain said, The rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated. So true for newspapers and books. There is something special about holding a book, feeling its silky pages and shiny covers and feeling a newspaper in your hands. The Kindle doesn’t have the same power for me. My favorite vacation activity, sitting under an umbrella or on an airplane, is reading books. When I’m home, I read three newspapers a day and I rarely get to read a book, but I relish them on my getaways. Here are a few I enjoyed recently. I had met with Richard Ravitch, forstop former head of the MTA and lieutenant and private sectors, “So Much To Do.”tells the story about his many roles. a great tale he tells in his book. Plato enlightening page turner. must read Mindy Gorman-Plutzer’s Italian/American History $12 “An immigrant master carver nally receives the recognition he deserves.” “Gladstone hits a big-time journalistic trey! is book is a triumph of writing, research and reporting!” VICTORIA SCHNEPS-YUNIS vschneps@gmail.com book. Mindy, besides being my daughter Samantha’s best friend’s mom, was my guide as I looked to lose weight for my son Josh’s wedding. She has a new book, “The Freedom Promise,” which gives us seven steps to stop do to you and for you. Imagine fi nding a path to fi nd a lasting I love how she describes the moment She wrote, “Hand in hand, my husband She writes about how it all starts with loving ourselves enough to care about —Dr. Allen Merriam Professor of Communications (Retired) Missouri Southern State University —Paul Kento o Documentary Filmmaker & Co-Producer Ballin at the Graveyard “Just a magni cent piece of writing. is is a powerful, remarkable book.” —Dr. Salvatore Cumella 2002 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations D J. G is a journalist by training, whose published articles have appeared in e Chicago Sun Times, e Burlington Free Press and History Magazine, among others. His critically acclaimed book, A Bitter Cup of Co ee; How MLB & e Players Association rew 874 Retirees A Curve (2010), is widely credited with helping retired Major League Baseball (MLB) compensation players from who MLB. were without pensions receive nancial Gladstone Carving a Niche for Himself Bordoghera how we look. She has affi rmation statements to embrace such as, “As I give my concerns, fears and worries to the universe, all of my needs are met miraculously, peacefully, quickly and gracefully.” It’s an inspiring book with concrete different VIA F 95 ISBN 978-1-59954-067-2 more powerful perspective. I live by the quote from Marianne Williamson, who said, “What happens in your mind determines your experience of life.” This is a great book to own and read a chapter at a time. You will be inspired as I was! Then I was given a book by an old friend Pauli Rose Libsohn that her mom had written, “Immortal Kisses.. Confessions of a Poet.” It’s a collection of poems her mother Mitzi Libsohn had written over a lifetime. It’s a great night next night. and I share it with you. Light Winged Love O light—winged love that outruns time You live. The eye of the willow In the cry of the loon And in my hunger for you Stay with me! Stay with me! The last months were Month and Hispanic Heritage Month.Latino Stars event, and Joe Mattone invited me to the of Italian-American Societies, where they give out scholarships to high school students. Joe Mattone was one of the honorees. I had read about someone they also should honor, a quiet hero, Luigi Del Bianco. He was one of the master carvers who created the massive monumental faces on Mt. Rushmore. An extraordinary accomplishment by a man who Carving a Niche for Himself e Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco Douglas J. Gladstone B P expression. But who knows his name? Thanks to a devoted journalist who wouldn’t let go until his hero, Del Bianco, was given his due recognition and respect. The book, “Carving a Niche for Himself, The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco,” is now available. It was written by a talented Queens (now transplanted to Albany) writer, Douglas J. Gladstone. I am an advocate myself, so I appreciate the research and passion that led Doug to write the important book. His research, writing and journalistic skills about an immigrant master carver makes the story come alive! For some reason, those in power at the National Parks Department have not given the man who “gave the faces their soul” the recognition he deserves. Perhaps Doug’s book will lead to that. Here’s to my next vacation and more eclectic books to read. Anyone have a favorite — share it with me. Dynamic $1000 off Lumineers $500 off Invisalign DENTAL WORK Free Whitening included the inViSiBle WAy to Some excluSionS Apply StrAighten teeth third generation dentist 175-15 Jamaica avenue, Jamaica 718-297-4100 • 718-297-4106 governor, when he did a book signing about his six decades of life in the public It It was fascinating to read about the fi scal crisis that hit New York in the ‘70s when the federal government basically told the city, “Drop Dead!” Well we didn’t, and how we averted bankruptcy is Ravitch opened with a quote from that is relevant as we just went to the polls, “One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” With the election, it’s truer than ever. I loved the book because his life has valuable lessons for all of us. It was an Then totally different — have you ever been on a diet? Do you have a love/ hate relationship with food? Then you new fearing what food will do start embracing what it can do It’s an interesting concept from Mindy, who is a certifi ed health coach, certifi ed eating psychology coach and nutritional consultant. In her private practice she has created a system of strategies that nourish us rather than punish ourselves! way to transform your relationship with food to where it is one that is joyous, loving and free! Not an easy task, but with her new book, there are concrete ways to achieve that goal. she came to feel the love of herself. band and I were strolling the stretch of the beach that we call home. The sky was robin’s egg blue, the water at our feet not too cold, and the wind gentle enough to feel like a warm hug. The awareness of the moments created heartfelt joy as I experienced something new—being in love with me!” table book to pick up and read a few poems and then come back for more the Her mom wrote, “I write like a painter. I am an impressionist creating poetic pictures...” And so it was for me to see her vision as I read them. One touched me Italian Heritage . I had the pleasure of attending many events in honor of both of those groups. We ran a fabulously joyous successful Mattone National Federation victoria’s secrets tweet me @vschneps steps for looking at our lives from a differ- gave the faces their refi nement of
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