About My Moment of Impact: A Journey with Epilepsy:
The word Epilepsy is derived from the Greek root “lep,” meaning to grab, or seize or take hold of. “Epi” means outside of/next to. So epilepsy is a condition in which one is seized by something outside one’s control. Imagine living with a condition that is always hanging above your head, like the sword of Damacles, not exactly knowing if a seizure will strike, or when.
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Author Bio:
Kerri was born in Brooklyn and raised on Staten Island. She was diagnosed with epilepsy in her first year of college. After graduation she worked in NYC as an IT systems engineer for ten years.She has an undergraduate degree in US History and is a certified Veterinary Technician. She advocates for persons with epilepsy through fundraising efforts, becoming active in other charities and has found the time to create her own charity, Epilepsy Compassion International (www.navigatingepilepsy.net).
Currently, she spends half the year with her family at the Jersey Shore and the other half in Deep Creek, MD with her best friend/sister, Erin. She is a staunch environmentalist, especially regarding marine life and pollution. She skis with her sister, Erin at the ski resort across the street from their home. She also loves the beach and surfing. Her first book, My Moment of Impact, is NOT on the NY Times best seller’s list; however, her work across multiple disciplines broadly addresses the narratives of human experiences with epilepsy.