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Carmen Ambrosio

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The United States

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http://www.ambrosart.com

Genre

Memoir, Pet Loss, Dogs

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January 2011

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Carmen Ambrosio is the author of Samson: Memories of a Found Hound, a part memoir/part fictional tale. The book is narrated by Samson, a neurotic Beagle mutt with a super sensitive schnoz, who has plenty to say about life with his pet parents after he's rescued from the road.

"Woof-worthy."
- All Paws Network
"You'll right-tail wag from beginning to end."
- Mixed Breed Media

Ambrosio's first book, Life Continues: Facing the Challenges of MS, Menopause, and Midlife with Hope, Courage, and Humor, won the 2011 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest-Ohio Affiliate for Biography and Autobiography.

In addition to being a writer, Carmen is an art photographer who prefers to travel to places without snakes unless she is outfitted ...more

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	Life Continues: Facing the Challenges of MS, Menopause & Midlife with Hope, Courage & Humor 3.92 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Samson: Memories of a Found Hound 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2017	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“I was inspired to write (Life Continues) to tell people dealing with MS or any other illness that if opening your eyes, or getting out of bed, or holding a spoon, or combing your hair is the daunting Mount Everest you climb today, that is okay.”
― Carmen Ambrosio, Life Continues: Facing the Challenges of MS, Menopause & Midlife with Hope, Courage & Humor

tags: hope, illness, inspirational, ms, multiple-sclerosis

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“Through pain and fear
go on.”
― Carmen Ambrosio, Life Continues: Facing the Challenges of MS, Menopause & Midlife with Hope, Courage & Humor

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“Smiles, giggles or chuckles are like sips of water. To feel nourished inside and out, I try to get in as many tears-streaming, tummy-aching, mess-up-your-makeup, rip-snorting laughs as I can everyday. Laughter: the great mood booster, face lifter, ab toner, body rejuvenator.”
― Carmen Ambrosio, Life Continues: Facing the Challenges of MS, Menopause & Midlife with Hope, Courage & Humor

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“If you are going through hell, keep going.”
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