“Every day, millions of people face traumatic changes to their health, when everything familiar turns upside down. What if they could take better control of their situation by writing about their experience and communicating more effectively by expressing their feelings? What if their struggles became a source of empowerment and inspiration? Research indicates that expressive writing—dealing with one’s deepest thoughts and feelings—may contribute to improved physical and emotional health––for those with cancer and/or chronic disease. Everyone–– patients, caregivers, and medical staff––has a story to tell. Many are uplifting while others may not be easy to digest. Through their authenticity, they reflect the staggering realities of dealing with chronic diseases. By opening your heart and giving writing a chance, you can discover the gift of personal expression––for you and everyone you know. Welcome to Write for Life.” ~ David Tabatsky
In this episode David Tabatsky talks about change, resilience, emotions, writing for healing, and other thoughts in between!
David is a writer, editor, teacher, and performing artist, based in New York City.
His memoir, American Misfit, was released in November 2017. He has coached, co-written, and edited several inspirational memoirs of people surviving cancer, stroke, abuse, and conversion therapy, as well as numerous self-help guides.
David is the co-author of several books about cancer, including Rx for Hope, Reimagining Women’s Cancers and Reimagining Men’s Cancers (HCI 2016), The Cancer Book: 101 Stories of Courage, Support and Love (Chicken Soup for the Soul 2009) and the author of Write for Life: Communicating Your Way Through Cancer.
David has worked professionally in theatre and circus as an actor, clown, and juggler, at New York City’s Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the Beacon Theatre and throughout the United States and Europe, most notably at the Chamäleon in Berlin, New End Theatre in London, Folies Pigalle in Paris and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where THE STAGE wrote, “He is a supremely skillful performer and fine actor, reaching levels no other comics have matched at this Fringe.” David wrote and directed Kinderzirkus Taborka at the renowned Tempodrom in Berlin.
To learn more about David Tabatsky please visit his website www.tabatsky.com
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David Tabatsky is a writer, editor, teacher and performing artist, based in New York City.
His memoir, American Misfit, was released in November 2017. He has coached, co-written, and edited several inspirational memoirs of people surviving cancer, stroke, abuse, and conversion therapy, as well as numerous self-help guides.
David is the co-author of several books about cancer, including Rx for Hope, (Rowman & Littlefield 2018) Reimagining Women’s Cancers and Reimagining Men’s Cancers (HCI 2016), The Cancer Book: 101 Stories of Courage, Support and Love (Chicken Soup for the Soul 2009) and the author of Write for Life: Communicating Your Way Through Cancer.
He coauthored Dear President Obama: Letters of Hope from Children Across America (Beckham 2009) and wrote The Boy Behind the Door: How Salomon Kool Escaped the Nazis (Ktav 2009). David also co-authored The Intelligent Divorce and The Wright Choice: Your Family’s Guide to Healthy Eating, Modern Fitness and Saving Money. David was the consulting editor for Marlo Thomas and her New York Times bestseller The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2: Your Turn (Atria 2006).
David has worked professionally in theatre and circus as an actor, clown, and juggler, at New York City’s Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the Beacon Theatre and throughout the United States and Europe, most notably at the Chamäleon in Berlin, New End Theatre in London, Folies Pigalle in Paris and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where THE STAGE wrote, “He is a supremely skillful performer and fine actor, reaching levels no other comics have matched at this Fringe.” David wrote and directed Kinderzirkus Taborka at the renowned Tempodrom in Berlin.
David received his BA in Communications and an MA in Theatre Education, both from Adelphi University. He has taught for the American School of London, die Etage in Berlin, the Big Apple Circus School, The United Nations International School and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. He served on the theatre faculty at Adelphi University and The Cooper Union and was a teaching artist for The Henry Street Settlement with a focus on special education.
He is currently completing two memoirs, a short story collection, and a revised version of Write for Life, all to be published in 2019.
Please visit www.tabatsky.com and www.writeforlife.info.
