Take Back Your Life! : Regaining Your Footing after Life Throws You a Curve

Having the courage to face life after life throws you a curve ball is difficult at the best of times. But when life throws a 3 1/2 ton tree on top of you and places you in a wheelchair, you barely have the strength to survive. Paralyzed from the waist down, Rosemarie Rossetti reached the depths of pain and despair. During the first weeks of rehabilitation she struggled to get her life back. Through her persistence and dogged determination, she learned many lessons that she has turned into rules to live by.

"Take Back Your Life!" is a collection of 20 syndicated articles that affirms the life lessons that Rosemarie has mastered and now shares with others.

Each chapter of the book takes the reader through a phase of Rosemarie’s development. This book demonstrates how to survive—and thrive. Rosemarie’s engaging first person style of writing immerses the reader in her struggle to regain her independence. By using her real-life examples and her insightful nature, readers quickly understand how each lesson can be adapted to their own life. You'll find yourself laughing, crying, and growing as you discover how you too, can live each day to its fullest.

"Life is too short to spend it being unhappy," said Rossetti. In nature where there is balance there is harmony. Through her "wheel of life" Rosemarie shows how people can get "caught up" in one part of their life and neglect the fun that life has to offer. "Take Back Your Life!" gives ideas on how you can analyze the segments of your "wheel of life" that need attention. Learning how to keep your wheel in balance will give you the get-up-and-go, the energy, and the enthusiasm for life that you never had before.

"If I was placed in similar circumstances I don't know how I could've survived," one reader says. "But now that I've read the book, I know that I can conquer the obstacles that I face every day." Another reader said, "Rosemarie’s words of courage and optimism will remain with you long after you’ve finished this inspiring book." Rosemarie Rossetti's powerful story will change your life, too!

Rosemarie Rossetti is a powerful motivational keynote speaker who "walks her talk". After a life changing event, this survivor, and fighter is a model of courage. On June 13, 1998 she was paralyzed when an 80' tree, weighing 3-1/2 tons, fell on her while she was riding her bicycle. In her speeches, Rossetti shares the lessons she has learned during her recovery.

Rossetti has been in the speaking and training arena for 27 years. She is a professional speaker, trainer, consultant, and author. She is a member of the National Speakers Association. Her monthly inspirational columns are published in many outlets. She brings out the best in people and demonstrates how to live life with conviction.

As a communication specialist, she offers seminars, workshops and one-on-one coaching to clients. Her tailor-made presentations are targeted at presentation skill and train the trainer programs. Rossetti is known as an expert speaker, trainer and consultant with a results-oriented attitude. As president of Rossetti Enterprises Inc., she works with organizations that want their people to communicate more clearly and with people who want to feel at ease in front of a group.

As a result of her experience rebuilding her business after her injury, she developed programs for business owners, financial planners, and insurance professionals to assist them in managing their businesses. These programs focus on limiting risks and avoiding losses to ensure the continuity and vitality of a business during and after a crisis. To assist insurance professionals and financial planners in selling disability income insurance, Rossetti developed a program using her case study. She reveals national disability statistics and discusses the value of disability income insurance.

She has taught courses at The Ohio State University for fifteen years in oral expression, teaching methods, instructional media, and marketing. In 1995 she was presented a college award for her outstanding teaching. Her academic background is in the area of teacher education. She has a Ph.D., Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science degrees from The Ohio State University. She had a dual major in horticulture and agricultural education as an undergraduate.

She also has eight years of experience in sales and marketing with an interior landscaping company, where she was vice president. She is the co-author of "The Healthy Indoor Plant", a book on the care of interior plants.

She is first runner up, Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2002. She carried the Olympic torch in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Other books featuring Rossetti's works include: "Mission Possible!", "Flowers Are For Love", and "Flowers Are Forever.