|
After losing her mother to breast cancer and
having an absent father, Danielle Pashko was living as a
teenager on her own in Manhattan. She worked as a model to
support herself, although much of her free time was spent
studying yoga, massage, holistic nutrition and healing
modalities. While later working as the "go to" practitioner for
everyone's health issues she, ironically, was diagnosed with
thyroid cancer. Her strongly ingrained philosophy of restrictive
eating and physical discipline had to be questioned. “Was
drinking green juice, going gluten free, veganism and a daily
yoga practice a cure all?” Danielle believes that we can take
all the external measures in the world to achieve health and
happiness, but there are never any guarantees. Smile At Your
Challenges is her personal story of overcoming unexpected
obstacles (in all areas of life) and even having humor about it.
We plan and God laughs, but there's always a reason behind our
circumstance. Replete with anecdotes and observations about the
human condition, this is a book that invites thoughtful
consideration of our relationships with others, our relationship
with a higher power and, most importantly, the ongoing
relationship we nurture – or should be nurturing - with our own
selves.
Reviews
“Such an
inspirational book to design the life you want.”
Karen Salmansohn, Best-Selling Author and
Oprah Columnist
"Great lessons to help you navigate
through life's challenges. This is a roadmap
for ALL of us!" Steve Tisch, New York Giants Co-Owner
and Academy Award Winning Producer
"I've known
Danielle for over 15 years and can say with confidence
that's she's
very good at what she does
and better at who she is."
Todd Harrison, Emmy Award Winner &
Founder/CEO of Minyanville Media
“Soulful and
funny...from a woman who knows how to handle life’s
great journey.”
Albert Hammond Jr., Guitarist for The
Strokes and Solo Musical Artist
“Danielle’s
faith and positive outlook will motivate you!”
Tobi Rubinstein Schneier, On Air
Personality and Creator of The House of
Faith N Fashion
Danielle Pashko
|