Jeannie Zusy, the local author of The Frederick Sisters are Living the Dream came to the library and brought her lessons of caregiving and family love, along with her courage, perseverance, determination, and her unassuming and seemingly innate work ethic that keeps her continually motivated and pursuing her creative endeavors daily. Her book is rare in literature, a look into the life of someone with special needs. It is touching, funny, and realistic look at her sister’s complicated path as a caregiver. They are quite a duo. It is inspiring. They are inspiring. And above all, Jeannie is quite inspiring.
Along with Jeannie, her dear friend Bianca Mancinelli, and her band Bianca Grooves came out in force, and not only celebrated Jeannie’s achievement, this being her debut novel in her 50’s, but entertained us with both her original songs and songs from the book, which were, as previously stated, very dance-able! We ended the evening spontaneously dancing on stage, and in the audience.