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Cleveland, OH, October 30, 2007 --(PR.com)-- In My Funny Dad, Harry author Karen Arlettaz Zemek paints a funny, emotional, and touching portrait of her father. It is a book that celebrates the love of family and shares the frustrations of being a primary caregiver to an aging parent.

“I have so many funny memories of my dad, Harrington Arlettaz, that I decided to write this book in his memory,” says author Karen Arlettaz Zemek. “But this book is not only about my dad. It’s about me, about life and aging, and about how we deal with these matters.” From the end of 1999 until her father’s death, Karen kept a journal of her thoughts. “I never thought I would write a book,” says Karen, “but after my dad died I found it was a way for me to handle my grief. It helped me to really think about what a special man he was.” Picking and choosing her favorite excerpts from her journal, and drawing on her own memories and those of other family members, she wrote My Funny Dad, Harry. “I hope it brings a smile to your face, makes you chuckle and maybe even laugh out loud!” Karen says.

Because this book is, above all else, about the love of family, teenagers, middle-age adults, and seniors alike will find something to relate to in My Funny Dad, Harry. And, because many of the experiences are universal, readers will also glean tips on how to deal with other family members.

“As you read this book,” says Karen, “you will get to know my dad through my eyes, as well as how our relationship grew as he aged and learn to cherish the people in your day-to-day life. If you are a caregiver to an older person, I’m sure you will identify with many of the events I share in this book and realize other people have the same problems as you. You are not alone.”

ISBN: 978-1-4327-1417-8 Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback SRP: $12.95
Genre:Family/Parents

About the Author

Karen Arlettaz Zemek grew up with two foster sisters and a foster brother. She is currently a secretary at a law firm and lives in Parma, Ohio, with her husband, Gerard, and two nice cats, Moe and Spunky Doodle. She enjoys bowling, tennis, playing games on pogo.com, and selling miscellaneous items on eBay. Karen has served the Lord Jesus practically her whole life by being involved in many church ministries.

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