Braving the Clouds

Publisher Marketing: The book "Braving the Clouds" is the journey of a mother whose son suffers from schizophrenia. A journey that started suddenly, as though "out of the blue," but it's a journey that seems to see no end. The agonizing pain, the heart-wrenching moments, the trials, and the tribulations of a mother who has no option but to be a witness to this harrowing mental disorder of her son. The denial and subsequently the acceptance. Acceptance of an illness that is treatable but not curable. Acceptance that brings in its tow the various paths she treads upon to see her son free enough from this illness, to be able to lead a normal life. Acceptance which imparts to her the strength and the tenacity to somehow, anyhow break the shackles of this illness around her son. The journey, no matter how agonizing or difficult has not been able to break the hope she clings onto for her son. It is not her intention to give a detailed account of Schizophrenia since a lot of material is available on the Internet regarding this illness. She wants to share her experiences which she has gathered en route, with those in a similar situation like her's. If she's able to touch the life of even one person through her book, the purpose of writing this book will be achieved. Touching other lives is one of the many things of which life is all about. Contributor Bio:  Mary As the Fashion Division Director of Gen Art, Mary Gehlhar has worked closely with up-and-coming designers to start, operate, and grow design businesses. She has lent her expertise to the Rising Star Award committee at Fashion Group International, the Pratt Institute Fashion Jury, and the Open Call panel for the Miramax/Bravo show Project Runway. Mary has been interviewed by the "New York Times, British Vogue, Washington Post, Boston Globe", and E! Style channel. She lives in New York City. Fashion designer Zac Posen was a new name when he made his debut at the Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion show in 2001. But only three years later, Posen won the CFDA Swarovski-Perry Ellis Award for Ready-to-Wear following his first major runway show. His designs can be found in high-end stores across the United States, including Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom's, and they have been worn by Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Claire Danes, and many other actresses.