My friend and “chosen sister”, Mary Brodien, is a published author. Please visit her website: www.3Epress.com
Mary has written several books: Mentoring Heroes - a book about women who mentor and have been mentored – and Praying the Rosary - a divine book about how to pray the rosary and what it all means. Her son and artist, Joe Cannela, illustrated original drawings for this book. In fact, to describe them as “drawings” or “illustrations” does them a huge disservice. Truly, they are works of art.
I was raised Catholic – and married Lutheran. While I , like so many others, was force fed an organized religion and are questioning formalized religion and faith in general, Mary has a firm and guiding faith in her Catholic beliefs. Her books are worthy of exploring. Even I, completely ignorant of the Rosary (hey, this is the girl that pretended to know the Hail Mary during my first confession!), found her most recent book to be comforting, informative, and the artwork absolutely amazing.
Mary, has been a strong mentor, friend, and guide to many. She is unselfish in her sharing of information and expertise, always generous with her time and knowledge.
As for her son, Joe, the artist – - a brilliant, creative, and grounded young man – - more than a graphic designer, more than an advertsiting artist, his gift is truly unique. I encourage you to contact him should you have any interest or specific need for a cherished piece of art.
