Ron Marasco Books

Focusing on the unique approach to actor training, this book emphasizes the importance of personalized feedback in the learning process. Drawing from his extensive experience as an actor, scholar, and teacher, Ron Marasco created a practical resource that addresses the shortcomings of traditional acting literature. Instead of outdated texts or dense textbooks, it offers concise, actionable insights tailored to the needs of contemporary actors, making it an essential guide for those seeking to enhance their craft through direct, one-on-one notes.

About Grief is a refreshingly matter-of-fact book about an issue that blindsides many people. Written in a warm and conversational style, it covers a wide range of issues facing people in grief. Ron Marasco and Brian Shuff have done the footwork for readers who wish to know more about this complex subject. Using a variety of sources, including books, film, music, and many hours spent talking with people in grief, the authors distill their candid insights into a series of short, single-topic essays that can be easily digested in one sitting. This is not a clinical treatment, nor a memoir. And it's not a soft-peddling inspirational book. It's a wise, plain-spoken, comforting book about an intimidating topic. (Publisher).

Set in first century Jerusalem, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Barley, a homeless dog navigating a harsh world. His unexpected encounter with the Messiah reveals a unique perspective on the life and teachings of a Galilean teacher. This heartwarming tale explores themes of survival, hope, and the bond between humans and animals, offering readers a fresh and poignant view of a well-known story.

About Grief is a refreshingly down-to-earth book about an issue that blindsides many people. Written in a warm and conversational way that is, at times, deeply moving, at times, surprisingly amusing, and always practical, it covers a wide range of issues facing people in grief. Marasco and Shuff have done the footwork for readers who wish to know more about this complex subject. Using a variety of sources, including books, films, music and many hours spent talking with people in grief, the authors distill their candid insights into a series of short, single-topic-essays that can be easily digested in one sitting―a format they found grieving people preferred. This is not a book written by clinicians, so there's no cold jargon. It's not a memoir of one individual's grief, so it has something for everyone. And it's not a self-peddling inspirational book. It's a wise, plain-spoken, comforting book about an intimidating topic. As one reader recently said of About Grief : "Reading this book is like having a smart, entertaining friend around―at a time when you really need one."