Autobiography of an Allergic/Asthmatic Survivor

Author Biography: Gail Galvan was born in LaPorte, Indiana and grew up in Gary, a section called, "Glen Park. Writing became a part of her life in her twenties because she felt like learning how to be well symbolized leaving the "ghetto" of sickness behind. In sharing her story, she hopes to help others find their safe passage toward a higher level of well-being. Aside from being an allergic/asthmatic individual, foremost, her daily occupational heart-purpose is that of a writer. Her other work consists of nursing and field interview research. Other books by Galvan include: Sneezing Seasons, the "inside" story about allergies and immunology, narrated by Henry, a friendly antibody, In Parents We Trust, and Final Say-Adoptive Love (under the pseudonym of Karrol M. Karlin), and Paycheck To Paycheck—Pre And Post Millennium Style and a book of poems entitled, Affinity for Rainbows. She kept her dreams of becoming a published author alive in the midst of a closed world attitude toward unknown writers with the help of Write-On Hoosiers, a local literary club, and the inspiring poets and story-telling writers within the group.