Coping with Illness through Attitude and Faith

About the Book

Coping with Illness Through Attitude and Faith is a true story. It shares how important lessons from life and his military career where invaluable in helping Robert overcome the most difficult time in his life. As a healthy father, businessman and normal human being, Robert never thought the time would come when he would be calling on these lessons to help carry him further through life. While in the military many of his unit’s missions where humanitarian missions, which he considered to be the most rewarding of all his service. Robert had no way of knowing that all the unselfish aid, kindness and compassion shown for those less fortunate would one day be extended to him. In October of 2004, Robert was afflicted with a rare disease called Dermatomyositis. After being admitted to the hospital on October 6, 2004 Robert quickly lost all the use of his muscles becoming totally incapable of taking care of all this human needs. Robert’s book called Coping with Illness through Attitude and Faith, My Story, makes the reader aware that there are some of life’s challenges that we may not have any control over. The author tells about the wall he faced when the doctor told him that he may, or may never, walk again. Robert explains how he took mental control in preparing for either outcome. The reader is made aware of how many situations in life may not change, but how you handle them, is completely under your control. The reader is also reminded that the one thing we have total control over, is our attitude. As one of his mentors said, when you ask yourself “what am I going to do now? You are going to bounce back as if you had a rubber bottom.” The author felt by writing Coping with Illness through Attitude and Faith he might be able to prepare others to accept and overcome some of life’s most extreme challenges.

About the Author

Robert Licciardello was born and raised in Trenton, N.J. along with his two sisters. After completing high school, the author enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard and completed 22 years of service. He became a licensed New York Stock Exchange Account executive. Having moved to Florida in 1980, he also attained Florida licenses as a real estate broker and licensed mortgage broker. Robert owned and operated businesses in Florida until retiring due to his illness. The author is also an active member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus. When asked about his creative writing ability Robert says he has no formal writing skills but finds it very easy if all you have to do is write the truth. The author lives in Florida close to his mother, two sons, and their families including seven grandchildren. He hopes that his story will provide added hope and encouragement to others who struggle with illnesses.