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Rudy and Me
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Brittany “Lenny” Gilbert is an author, business owner, and entrepreneur with mild cerebral palsy based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Gilbert’s paternal grandmother passed away from early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2014. To honor her grandmother’s memory, Gilbert launched multimedia company Fireball Unlimited on March 13, 2017, which would have been her grandmother’s 65th Birthday. Her business allows her to publish books and produce films.
Two years later, she released a book entitled, RUDY & ME. This is a story about a 12-year-old girl whose grandmother has Alzheimer’s. The book was written as another way for Miss Gilbert to honor her grandmother and help young people understand this disease and how they can help their loved ones deal with it.
After publishing her book, she wanted to venture into filmmaking. She furthered her career by turning her book into a short film she wrote and produced.
As a writer, Miss Gilbert tries to tell stories that are relatable. As an entrepreneur and businesswoman, she strives to show people that they can live out all their dreams.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In RUDY & ME, twelve-year-old Brandy pre-teen struggles under the pressure of failing grades, adolescent heartbreak, and feeling invisible in the shadow of her stepfather and new siblings. Brandy’s only refuge is her grandmother Martha, aka Rudy. When offered the opportunity to stay with her grandmother, Brandy jumps at the chance.
However, Brandy notices her grandmother behaving in odd ways. Keys left in the refrigerator. Dinner left to burn in the oven. Getting lost on the way to a friend’s house. When Rudy is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, Brandy faces her toughest challenge—watching her beloved grandmother transform into a stranger.
A moving story of heartbreak and hope based on Gilbert’s firsthand experience, RUDY & ME offers a lifeline to families like her own, who are forced to navigate the far-reaching impact of Alzheimer’s disease.
Title: RUDY & ME
Author: Brittany “Lenny” Gilbert
Publication Date: June 2018
Publisher: Lulu.com
ASIN: B093YSFG2P
Price: $6.00 (eBook)
Page Count: 246
Genre: Middle Grade
Connect with Brittany Gilbert
IG: @fireballunltd
A Special shout-out to Ammie: I strongly suggest reading her books. As mentioned, enjoy Feline Warrior Parts 1 and 2 out now.
and to Tim Parsons
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