/24-7PressRelease/ - Cleveland, OH, June 26, 2008 — Author Laurie Frey takes readers on a vulnerable and insightful journey in Unbeatable [the whole story], a book to release on July 16, 2008. The book is a 360-degree look at Laurie's journey, with her husband, friends and family each voicing a realistically unique and often untold view, that not all things are as they appear - there are always two sides to every story. Frey traces her steps, treatments and emotions as she battled Stage 3 Breast Cancer for an entire year.
Laurie Frey loved her life - a talented husband, a precious little boy, a great house, and a fabulous job in the entertainment industry. It was all good. But one unexpected phone call turned her life upside down.
At the age of 40, Laurie was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Suddenly the deadly disease that now threatened her life took center stage. In the same year, every piece of her world came crashing down around her. When her son was diagnosed with autism, her father had a heart attack and her brother was sent to war in Iraq, Laurie's physical, emotional and spiritual limits were put to the test. When she turned to her husband for strength and support, he began to pull away just when she needed him most.
There were only two lifelines left: laughter and faith. This is the true story of how one woman joked and prayed her way out of the ashes and discovered a new, richer life, filled with deep connections and even deeper love. Take the journey with her and find out how we are all, in the end, unbeatable.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Laurie Frey, a producer and writer, has worked in entertainment from coast to coast for the past 20 years. After receiving her master's degree in Theatre Directing, Laurie chose theatre management as her professional career path. On Broadway, she has worked for Marvin Krauss & Associates (Legs Diamond; Romance, Romance) and Pace Theatrical Group/SFX/Clear Channel (Phantom of the Opera; Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof; VeggieTales Live), as well as Magic Arts and Entertainment (David Copperfield, King Tut Exhibits, Princess Diana Exhibit). Laurie is currently the Tour General Manager for illusionist David Copperfield and the Blue Man Group Megastar tour. Currently the musical she conceived about her cancer journey, Unbeatable: A Bold New Musical, is headed for a world premier this summer and an Off Broadway run this fall. Laurie resides in Cleveland with her husband, Don, and son, Andrew.
BOOK INFORMATION:
ISBN: 978-1-934635-32-2
PDF EISBN: N/A
Author: Laurie Frey, with Cindy Dupree and Eric Coble
Retail Price: $14.95
Format: 5 ¼" by 8 ¼" Trade Paperback
Pages: 237
Category: Drama Collections, Spirituality
Publication Date: July 16, 2008
Distribution: Amazon.com, GoodCatchPublishing.com, Baker and Taylor distributors
To receive a final copy of the book or to discuss an excerpt, article or interview possibilities, contact Tracie Tucker at 310.857.6970 or tracie@releasepr.com.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
"Life is busy. But do we make 'busy' to ignore the important things - family, friends, and taking care of ourselves? Laurie Frey in UNBEATABLE [the whole story] takes the reader on a journey that is so
engaging I couldn't put it down. Why? Because in her remarkable writing she feeds me all of the emotions I love to feel. She makes her story my story...each of our stories. Her breast cancer journey shares so many similarities to my breast cancer journey, but she is able to break beyond the realm of breast cancer and make her story align with each of us who run our lives on high speed. Frey does an incredible job to
remind the reader that 'every moment counts' and not to ignore the important things in life."
Susan Rafte, Executive Director
Pink Ribbons Project, in motion against breast cancer
14 year Stage 4 Cancer Survivor
"Laurie Frey conceived a musical about her breast cancer journey that is absolutely brilliant and life changing. But that was just a glimpse of her real journey. UNBEATABLE [the whole story] gives you all the dirty little secrets about breast cancer, and let's you know its okay to laugh at them. This is a startlingly honest, joyously funny, quietly moving little book about a woman we all know well, because some part of her lives in each of us."
Cassie Goldbach, Actress
"Unfortunately, it's not uncommon to frequently hear of cancer striking individuals. It's also not uncommon to hear of many individuals that have beat cancer and survived. However, what we often don't hear is the battle waged in between. UNBEATABLE [the whole story] is the account of one such battle that exposes the agony of helplessness while demonstrating the genuine power of hope and humorous reality that could only be supplied by an unshakeable faith in God."
Paul J. Emery III, Producer, Husband and Father
Blue Man Group Megastar Worldwide Tour
About UNBEATABLE: A Bold New Musical - A fresh, current exploration of the cancer patient's experience - through musical theater. The story, based on actual events of Laurie Frey's life, uses a ten person cast to share one woman's battle with breast cancer, and how you come to view things when happens when every moment counts. The script weaves a sly and hearty humor through the drama, keeping a light touch in a potentially devastating story. This joyous theatrical experience lets you laugh one minute and wipe a tear away the next - an incredible, uplifting roller coaster ride you'll never forget. To purchase tickets or for more information about the show in Phoenix, Houston, and New York City, visit http://www.unbeatablemusical.com.
About Goodcatch Publishing
Good Catch Publishing was established in 2004 to share the inspirational, true-life stories of everyday people who have overcome some of life's greatest challenges. Now in its fourth year as a company, GCP has published more than 70 books for non-profit organizations, churches, rehab centers, civil servants and the survivors and overcomers of life's trials and tribulations.
For more information on Good Catch Publishing, or to learn how your organization or church can produce a professionally written book of the inspirational stories of your members, go to http://www.goodcatchpublishing.com.
Author: Laurie Frey
Contact: Tracie Tucker, Release
Phone: 310.857.6970
Fax: 240.368.8216
Email: tracie@releasepr.com
http://www.goodcatchpublishing.com
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