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Author marks debut with ‘When the Apple Falls Far from the Tree’

Jill Krzyzanowicz, whose pen name is Margo Reilly, is pictured.

No one should have to wait for rock bottom or a crisis to find his or her authentic self or purpose. Life is a choice and each person gets to decide what to make of it. In her self-help memoir, “When the Apple Falls Far from the Tree” (published by Balboa Press), debuting author Jill Krzyzanowicz, whose pen name is Margo Reilly, takes readers through her journey of self-discovery, healing and spiritual awakening.

The book is primarily about Reilly and her progression through life. Here, she talks about her “mother wound” and the lack of nurturing that shaped whom she is today. She also shares her experiences surviving cancer, losing weight, and living a sober lifestyle. Each chapter is concluded with a “gift” — a silver lining that shows the reader what good might come from an adverse situation. It is the author’s hope that the reader can connect with this “gift” in their own journey.

“My book is about loving yourself most,” Reilly states. “I want readers to finish my book and feel empowered to take ahold of their lives. To make themselves a priority. To understand that when they make themselves the priority, all else falls into place. I want people to stop taking life circumstances and those around them so personally. To understand we are all here on an individual journey in life and it is our job to focus primarily on our own evolution.”

“When the Apple Falls Far from the Tree” is a tale of an ordinary person who survived extraordinary circumstances.

A local book signing event is being held at the Circle of Light, downtown Fredonia, on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Copies will be available for purchase at the signing. They are also available at the Fredonia State bookstore and online at Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com.

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