Merry-Go-Sorry : A Memoir of Joy and Sadness [Paperback]

Richard G. Cuddihy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 16, 2000

Merry-Go-Sorry is the bittersweet biography of internationally known environmental scientist and plutonium expert, Richard G. Cuddihy. A stroke at forty eight brought irrevocable changes to his life. He was a principal member of the NASA Safety Review Panel for the Galileo Space Mission and, because of his opposition to the use of plutonium aboard the shuttle, he was called the 'lone dissenter' on the panel by Time Magazine. This story intertwines his life as a stroke survivor and as an advocate for human life and the environment. "It is time the American people hear the true story and make their voices heard." All this is written by a courageous man who has aphasia and still makes his voice heard. His gentle heart in dealing with other stroke survivors is noteworthy.

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...remarkable story of a stroke survivor who made his voice heard about the devastating dangers of plutonium aboard space shuttles. -- Wife of stroke survivor-author

About the Author

Dr. Richard G. Cuddihy was born February 20,1940 in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a B.S. in Physics and the University of Rochester with an M.S. and PhD in Biophysics and Radiation Biology. From 1967 to 1988 he was employed as a scientist by the Lovelace Inhalation Toxicology Research Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is the author or co-author of over 80 scientific publications and document reports and has given numerous presentations before scientific and lay audiences. He has been an expert witness and technical advisor on the risks of radiation to Denver area residents associated the the Rocky Flats contamination. His paper on the risks involved in the Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor was note-worthy. He has spoken before the United Nations on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. He is a passionate advocate for stroke survivors, having suffered a major stroke in 1988 at 48 years of age.

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Creative Designs Inc. (July 16, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880047683
• ISBN-13: 978-1880047682
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,610,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Merry-Go-Sorry, January 12, 2001

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This review is from: Merry-Go-Sorry : A Memoir of Joy and Sadness (Paperback)

Merry-Go-Sorry is the bittersweet biography of internationally known scientist and stroke survivor, Richard G. Cuddihy. A devastating stroke at 48 left him with paralysis and aphasia. It interrupted his career as a research scientist involved with environmental concerns of cigarette smoking, diesel exhaust, hazardous waste materials, the Rocky Flats land contamination, Chernobyl, and his latest efforts regarding the use of plutonium aboard space shuttles.

Dr. Cuddihy was the only member of NASA's Nuclear Safety Panel who did not agree with the Panel's approval of plutonium aboard the Galileo Space Shuttle in 1989. Time Magazine and the Wall Street Journal called him the "lone dissenter." When his stroke left him unable to speak, Dr. Cuddihy was determined to make his voice heard. He wrote to President George Bush who ordered a meeting in Albuquerque, NM to hear his concerns. Read this book and learn what happened!

This story, which intertwines his life as a stroke survivor and as a plutonium expert and advocate for human life and the environment, is not to be missed. Every person on this planet and for generations to come will be affected in some way if there is a nuclear accident. The American people must speak and make their voices heard regarding plutonium! Stroke survivors and caregivers will also see how the tragedy of a stroke can become a true gift in disguise.