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Local author to hold book signing

Brigitta Nuccio will be signing copies of her book “Quit Smoking Success” this Saturday at Chipola River Book and Tea.

By By ASHLEY McKEEN, Floridan Staff Writer
Published: December 09, 2009

Marianna resident and author Brigitta Nuccio will be holding a book signing for her new book, “Quit Smoking Success” this Saturday, Dec. 12 at Chipola River Book and Tea, located at 4402 Lafayette St.
In a phone interview, Nuccio expressed her excitement about the signing and hopes she sees a good turnout.
Nuccio also explained her desire to write a book to help people stop smoking all began when she was working as a cardiologist.
“After five years of working in cardiology, I noticed that the sickest people, and the people who struggled the most to recover, were the smokers,” Nuccio said. “That’s when I decided I wanted to help them, help people to stop smoking for good.”
Nuccio then decided to undergo specialty training through the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, in order to become a certified tobacco treatment specialist.
With the training, Nuccio’s efforts expanded. She initiated smoking prevention programs in Florida schools, and received recognition from the Quit Tobacco Summit as the “youth champion” for Florida, due to her efforts.
In a short biography, Nuccio stated she is “very passionate in my belief that anyone can stop smoking and I work enthusiastically to guide and support smokers as they face this challenge.”
In the phone interview, Nuccio explained she wanted to help people to being trying to quit.
“I don’t want to throw facts about how bad cigarettes are or anything like that,” she said. “My book is to be used as a tool for those who wish to quit smoking.”
She said the book is full of practical advice to help prepare people for quitting and to quit for good.
“Quit Smoking Success” is available nationwide in most bookstores and online.