{"product_id":"geris-jewels-gems","title":"GERI'S JEWELS \u0026 GEMS","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBy \u003cspan\u003eGeri Jewell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGeri's Jewels \u0026amp; Gems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collection of Geri Jewell's columns she wrote for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAbility Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over six years, as well as fun photos from Geri's life that she chose herself. It is truly a balanced blend of her sense of humor and sensitivity which embraces her ability to survive and thrive in a world that was challenging from the time she was born with cerebral palsy in 1956.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1978 she embarked upon a career in stand-up comedy and became known to millions as Cousin Geri on the NBC show, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Facts of Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Her career extends more than four decades as a comedian, actress, and writer. This book gives us a rare insight as to how her mind is wired and promises to humor, inspire, and challenge us all to love life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGeri Jewell is best known as Cousin Geri on the NBC Sitcom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Facts of Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. She was the first person with a disability to have a regular role on a prime-time series. She began her career doing standup comedy at the Comedy Store in 1978. In 1980 she performed at the 2nd Annual Media Access Awards, where she was introduced to Norman Lear by producer, Fern Field.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter her groundbreaking role on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFacts of Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e she has appeared on such shows as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Great Space Coaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Emmy award winning movie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTwo of a Kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSesame Stree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e21 Jump Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Young and the Restless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eStrong Medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the HBO hit series, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eDeadwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, for which she also received Emmy consideration. She has also co-starred in the independent film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNight of the White Pants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was featured on the FOX series, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAlcatraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Geri is not working in television, she is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and trainer in the areas of diversity, disability and GLBT issues. Her training has taken her to such companies as Hewlett Packard, Master Foods, Johnson Wax, AT\u0026amp;T, Amgen, Mass Mutual and Raytheon. She has trained such government agencies as the C.I.A., The U.S. Treasury Department, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the U.S. Army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll in all, Geri enjoys a thriving career. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the 1992 Founders Award, the 2005 Independent Living Legacy Award, and the 2006 Victory award. Her autobiography, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eI'm Walking as Straight as I Can\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e received the 2012 Gold Award by the Independent Publishers. She also received the 2013 Golden Halo Award, and the 2013 UCP Life Without Limits Award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Core IQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53783571595563,"sku":null,"price":29.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4370\/9995\/files\/GeriJewellBooktiltedleft.png?v=1781896165","url":"https:\/\/coreiq.com\/products\/geris-jewels-gems","provider":"Core IQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}