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Hold You When You Cry
Review by Kimberly Rues
Nick Masullo’s new book “Hold You When You Cry” is a collection of essays and poems with an intimate tone of voice. Some are memoirs while others are in the realm of social commentary - linked by the theme of dealing with MS. This book is yet another glimpse into the magical way that Nick looked at life, but this time he invites us to be part of the journey.
Nick was very focused on finishing this book. As his wife Ginny said,“Nick knew that he would never have the chance to tell his grandchildren all these stories, so he poured them out on the page.” This fits the Nick I knew perfectly. He knew his time was short, but instead of despairing, he worked with all of his strength to pass the stories on. He knew we would want to know his mighty heart, and he lets us. He lovingly gives us one last gift - the gift of his life’s stories.
Nick shares his life’s experiences, from his childhood in New York City to his love for his wife and children. We get to know his triumphs, his losses, and the things he feels passionately about. By sharing reminiscences of his life experiences, he shares his soul with us.
His voice rings clear and true. He makes you see the things he sees, and feel the things he feels. As I read his book, I laughed through my tears wishing I had heard more of the stories first hand. His natural ability to bring forth emotion is nothing short of amazing.
Once every great while you come across a person that shines a little bit brighter, believes with a little more conviction and always manages to leave you feeling a little more willing to except the challenges in your
life. Nick had an uncanny ability to bring joy and growth in every situation.
This book reminds us gently that when things get hard you have a choice. Nick chose to see the positive. After reading his book I realized, as hard as life may seem at times, hard is just a word. He teaches us at the end of the day, life is always beautiful, it is all in the way you look at it.
These stories will keep Nick’s message alive for many ages to come and I sincerely believe that is the way he would have wanted it. He lived this life the very same way he left; with grace, acceptance, and a heart overflowing with love.
Every time you pick up this book you are guaranteed to read something that moves you. Whether you want to laugh, cry, or simply feel inspired, “Hold You When You Cry” is a must have for every bedside table. Thank you Nick for changing our lives in ways that words could never express. Thank you for blessing our community with your life.
By Emily Kaitz
Fayetteville Free Weekly
"It's about all that you can
do
with everything you've got
and not the things that hold you back
or anything you're not."
These
words are from the title track of Nick Masullo's new CD, "Everything
You've Got," and under the circumstances they are especially
poignant. Nick's second album project, undertaken in the face
of his ongoing physical struggle with a rare aggressive form of
multiple sclerosis, is nothing short of breathtaking, both in
terms of the CD's production and the songs themselves.
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From
The Morning News
by Amy Cotham
It was
2002 when Nick Masullo first noticed his body wasn't working quite
right. Physical tasks like roller-skating and less taxing things
like handwriting had became difficult. The dedicated singer/ songwriter
had trouble playing his guitar, and "I knew something was
wrong," he says.
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From
The Northwest Arkansas Times
by Sarah Terry
The CD
might bear Nick Masullo’s name, but it wouldn’t exist
without a little help from his friends, the Fayetteville singer-songwriter
said. Titled “Everything You’ve Got,” the album
features 14 songs written and sung by Masullo, then rounded out
with harmony and the instrumental talents of some of Fayetteville’s
finest musicians.
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