Salvador Pitello is a middle-aged news writer from Brooklyn, New York. He is sitting at the funeral for Mary-ann, a prominent figure in the neighborhood, listening to Mary-ann’s husband, Allan, speak. Though the event is somber, the mood is celebratory because of the impact Mary-ann had in her community. Three years earlier, Sal found an article about a woman who had wandered from home. After further investigation, he realizes the woman was suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer’s. As the story unfolds, Sal sets out to write a novel about Mary-ann and tell her story. Known as ‘Mama’ by everyone in the neighborhood, Mary-ann opened a soup kitchen with her best friend, Sharice, in the 1950s and was an integral part in making most of Brooklyn a safe NYC borough. Sal watches as the disease begins to take Mary-ann further from reality; and he witnesses the toll it has on Allan and their six children. After being placed in the Rehabilitation Ward at a hospital, Mary-ann eventually meets a young boy with brain cancer, Landon, who has a knack for remembering everything. Their relationship blossoms and Mary-ann seems to feed off of his energy at times, showing signs who she once was. Until one day, Mary-ann gladly found a way to give her life for his.
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Authors Bio
Gabriel Fowler, a native of Upstate New York, embarked on a remarkable journey that wove together his passion for storytelling, a love for exploration, and an unwavering dedication to the culinary arts.
Initially driven by a fervor for sports, Gabriel’s path took an unexpected turn when a knee injury on the football field at the tender age of fifteen redirected his focus towards the realm of storytelling. Fueling his creative spirit, he delved into writing, honing his skills with short stories, poetry, and novels while immersing himself in the vibrant world of journalism at Liberty University.
Following his graduation in 2007, Gabriel embraced a diverse array of jobs while consistently sharpening his writing prowess. However, at twenty-five, an irresistible call to adventure beckoned him. Setting foot on foreign soil, he ventured to Ethiopia, working alongside his parents in their non-profit endeavors, before embarking on a captivating three-month backpacking expedition across nine enchanting European countries.
Returning to the States, Gabriel briefly resided in Virginia before finding his way back to his beloved New York, this time fueled by an insatiable passion for gastronomy. Now nestled in the Philadelphia area with his wife Sarah, their loyal Pit-Mix companion, Duke, and energetic Jack Russell puppy,Penny, Gabriel spends his days weaving tales through the written word and his evenings gracing kitchens as a cherished Personal Chef.
It is better to follow your own path, however imperfectly, than to follow someone else’s perfectly.
― Anonymous, The Bhagavad Gita
