Anthony P. Mauro Sr. works out of his home not far from the picturesque horse farms of Colts Neck, New Jersey. He is a writer, author, humorist, businessperson, and entrepreneur born and raised in the charming town of Monmouth Beach, which is situated on the famous “Jersey Shore.” His does his best writing in the solitude of his tiny home office. He is widely acclaimed for his advocacy of environmental stewardship. His influential writings and books have guided and educated state legislators on the essential principles of natural resource conservation, confirming his reputation as a respected author. Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey, appointed him to his Department of Environmental Protection gubernatorial transition team. His wife’s diagnosis of dementia started him on an untamed journey with the disease and self-discovery. His book, "Caring for Carol by Caring for Me" is a landmark memoir written as a timeline so that families, friends, caregivers, and those that need to hire caregivers will get a glimpse at what they can expect physically and emotionally when confronting dementia. Importantly, he shares his personal method for embracing the inevitability of sorrow, illness, death, and change that we all encounter in our lives. The book is a singular approach at delving into realms of wonder and imagination, demonstrating that joy and equanimity can be found amidst suffering. It provides a profound lesson in ways to embrace life as it only can be, rather than enduring the pain of wanting it to be different. Anthony's diverse background also includes being a singer and songwriter with hits that charted in the top 10 in secondary radio music markets. Anthony received his MBA from Monmouth College. Read more about this authorRead less about this author