August 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Armond DeGasperis

August 1, 2010

Our August feature comes to us from Michigan. Over the last two years, we have had the honor of sharing some truly inspirational former foster care alumni with you. Our August feature marks the first time we have had a minor share the details of an experience in foster care. Welcome Armond, he is 13 years old and has just published his first book and his mom shared that he did it almost completely on his own (99% of the work by himself).

Name: Armond DeGasperis

State: Michigan

Occupation: Middle School Student and Author

Website: http://theendisthebeginning.book.tripod.com/

Book: The End is the Beginning

In His Own Words

What makes my book “The end is the beginning” unique is- The fact I am 13 years old. I wrote it, have the capability to self publish and now market it completely on my own. When I first began to write my book people asked me, ”what is your main goal?” I said, to write a book of hope from a teenager’s point of view. To write something that is not filled with technical jargon. I believe my reader friendly style of writing makes my book something that people want to read. My predominate aim was to realize my own potential, develop my abilities and prove my capability. This book truly helped explain “ME” to “MYSELF”.

About His Book

Michigan, July 23, 2010 – New book by 13-year-old author tells the story of extreme child abuse and survival. Armond DeGasperis speaks up to protect other children from the horrors of childhood trauma and abuse.

An innocent child, the product of two completely self-destructive people, born into a life of abuse and total dysfunction. Meet the 13-year-old survivor of excruciating pain and total victimization. This book is a symbolic release of accumulated weight carried from a painful past. In coming forward, the hope is to derive something positive from something so painful for the author. Reaching out- beyond oneself as nothing more than a survivor to help raise awareness for all abused and neglected children.

About the Author

Armond DeGasperis went through what was said to be one of the most dreadful cases of abuse. Armond is the 13-year-old survivor of the darkest, most disturbing violations and experiences imaginable. Take a chilling look into his early childhood that was filled with sadness, nightmares and terror. Sense his unforgettable shame, feel the excruciating pain given by one’s own parents. These repulsive crimes are so hideous that at times they may throw you off guard. Witness first hand the effects abuse and neglect have on a child’s mind, body, and spirit. Armond’s compelling, passionately honest tale will shock you. Now imagine, overcoming all those odds and learning to forgive and embrace that past. You will be inspired by his harrowing true story of survival – The End is the Beginning.

He is a 13 year old teen on a mission to provide hope to others. He is currently enrolled in the seventh Grade at Middle School North. He specializes in compelling stories that are easy to read and understand.

He is based in Chesterfield Michigan where he lives with his Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother and a pack of four unruly dogs.