Running to Heaven - The Story of Marie Bilodeau” by Ryan Bilodeau Hits Bookstores
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Contact Information:<br />
<strong>Ryan</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong><br />
ryankbilodeau@gmail.com<br />
http://running<strong>to</strong>heaven.com<br />
“<strong>Running</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Heaven</strong>: <strong>The</strong> S<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marie</strong> <strong><strong>Bilodeau</strong>”</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>Ryan</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong> <strong>Hits</strong><br />
Books<strong>to</strong>res<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
Book highlights heroic life <strong>of</strong> the late Woonsocket, RI, native and All Saints Church food pantry<br />
manager <strong>Marie</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong><br />
Woonsocket, RI – November 3, 2017 – A book about the late Woonsocket, RI native <strong>Marie</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
inspiration <strong>to</strong> those suffering with chronic and debilitating illness.<br />
<strong>Running</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Heaven</strong>: <strong>The</strong> S<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marie</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong> is a book <strong>by</strong> her son <strong>Ryan</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong> about a local woman who<br />
ran her church’s food pantry with an oxygen tank in her hand and a smile on her face. <strong>The</strong> biography was<br />
written <strong>to</strong> inspire those with chronic illness.<br />
<strong>Marie</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong> lost her husband Jean in her 40's, and alone raised her two youngest children during their<br />
teenage years. During these years she lived through multiple heart attacks, kidney failure, lung calcification<br />
and major surgeries on her legs and lungs, while also requiring oxygen and dialysis. Disabled and living on<br />
SSI, <strong>Marie</strong> was still generous enough <strong>to</strong> help the poor <strong>of</strong> the city at her parish food pantry.<br />
<strong>The</strong> book is both a biographical sketch and <strong>of</strong>fers a series <strong>of</strong> lessons from her life:<br />
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Lessons from <strong>Marie</strong>: <strong>The</strong> Value <strong>of</strong> Suffering – Suffering, this chapter argues, has an overall positive<br />
effect on one’s self-growth and development.<br />
Lessons from <strong>Marie</strong>: Mind over Matter – <strong>Marie</strong> was able <strong>to</strong> accomplish so much while in a state <strong>of</strong><br />
constant pain. How was she able <strong>to</strong> do it? Mind over matter.<br />
Lessons from <strong>Marie</strong>: One's Need for God – <strong>Marie</strong> was a devout Catholic. As such she was able <strong>to</strong><br />
see her suffering for what it was: a gift from God meant <strong>to</strong> humble her <strong>to</strong> grow spiritually.<br />
Lessons from <strong>Marie</strong>: <strong>The</strong> Importance <strong>of</strong> Mission – Never underestimate a person whose identity is<br />
tied <strong>to</strong> a mission bigger than herself. <strong>Marie</strong> viewed her life in terms <strong>of</strong> a calling <strong>to</strong> take care <strong>of</strong> her<br />
children. It was her mission that helped her carry on and flourish amidst all her suffering.<br />
Lessons from <strong>Marie</strong>: Laughing <strong>of</strong>f Life – <strong>Marie</strong> saw humor in everything. Her laughter is what helped<br />
her cling <strong>to</strong> joy instead <strong>of</strong> despair.<br />
<strong>Marie</strong>’s son <strong>Ryan</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong> said, “We all have bad days. But what do you do when you have bad years or bad<br />
decades? My Mom <strong>Marie</strong> lost her husband 15 years in<strong>to</strong> her marriage and lived every day with chronic pain<br />
and illness. In spite <strong>of</strong> all this, she was able <strong>to</strong> raise a family while also tending <strong>to</strong> the needs <strong>of</strong> the poor <strong>of</strong><br />
Woonsocket. It is my hope that the life <strong>Marie</strong> lived will serve as a source <strong>of</strong> hope for others who are enduring<br />
similar long-suffering and hardships.”<br />
<strong>Ryan</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong> is a teacher, author and small business owner who is ardent about helping the homeless. In his<br />
personal life, <strong>Ryan</strong> is a big fan <strong>of</strong> marketing, writing, Bos<strong>to</strong>n sports, poetry, politics and hip-hop.<br />
<strong>Running</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Heaven</strong>: <strong>The</strong> S<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marie</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>Ryan</strong> <strong>Bilodeau</strong> is available on Amazon and at<br />
http://running<strong>to</strong>heaven.com. A high resolution book cover can be downloaded from http://running<strong>to</strong>heaven.com<br />
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