Productivity Publications

Eve Strella, the driving force behing Moments of Truth, Gifts of Love, passed from this life on July 19, 2011. She was a multitalented person, balanced between the creative live of her art and her training as an engineer. She always had a positive, “let’s do it!” attitude, even in the face of disappointment. Resilience defined her, and her smile could light up a room. Even when her cancer spread, instead of giving up, she jumped into creating this book to leave behind a legacy of hope for others. Even though the cancer took her in the end, she accomplished much and was courageous to the end, which came much too soon.

Eve’s sister, Kareen Johnston-Tucker, (also a contributor to the book) will be helping with the marketing. As we regroup, we will be in touch with contributors to the book and any others who express an interest in helping. If you are interested in helping, please email us at kwhipple@productivitypublications.com

The gala launch party for Moments of Truth, Gifts of Love was held March 20, 2011 at the Pluta Cancer Center in Rochester, NY. Eve Strella Ribson and the contributors who attended signed books, and guests enjoyed a marvelous spread of refreshments and live music.

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Photos include Eve Strella Ribson alone and with her sister Kareen Johnston Tucker at the signing table, and the two of them with Eve’s husband Edward Ribson. There is also a picture of Margaret Schuler, a contributor who was in attendance but unable to stay for the group photo.

The group photo:

Left to right first Row:Eve Strella Ribson, Linda Morreale, Judy Wood, Theresa Bronte, Linda Allen

Left to Right Back Row: Pat Bernhard, Kareen Johnston Tucker, Edward Ribson, Mary Ellen Vollmer, Barbara Compa, Carroll Wilcox, Bonnie Thies, Pat Battaglia

Photos by Kay Whipple

Moments of Truth, Gifts of Love by Eve Strella-Ribson has been released and is available for order through Amazon.com and other booksellers.

We are happy to announce that we have four new books in the pipeline. Gene Denk has written a documentary about the early days of computing. Thomas A. Smith, who wrote I’m Just a Seasonal has a sequel in the works. Eve Strella-Ribson of Strella and Associates is in the process of compiling an inspirational book of stories written by breast cancer survivors. This is the place to look for news updates on the new books.