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Biographical: Amber Gristak is a two-time bestselling author (You Can’t Buy a Halo and EMOETRY); former newspaper editor has acted in film and television. The former Ohio University Bobcat recently joined the icare4autism team as the Director of New Media. She is focused on increasing public awareness of autism and connecting with those touched by the neurological disorder.
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Background
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Ever since first discovered four short days after moving to New York City, Amber Gristak has been steadily appearing in various roles in major motion pictures. She has accomplished obtaining an array of roles in feature films such as "Maid in Manhattan", "Raising Helen, "House of D" and NBC’s television series “ED.”
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Birth Place
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Zanesville, OH USA
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Accomplishments
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2006: Gristak releases first book, O.F.O.N: String of Consciousness from BRYBER BOOKS.
“Queen of Teen Angst”
Renata Lorenc, New York Independent Film Festival
“It is a self help book without being one of those “I know it all books”
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of RUN DMC
“…The collection seems to be a sort of coming-of-age narrative of sorts,”
Dean Edwards, Comedian and former Saturday Night Live Cast Member
“Brave!”
Rebekka Johnson, MTV’s Boiling Points
“Powerful!”
Former Miss USA, Sallie Toussaint
”Most people are so guarded. They are so afraid to let the world see who they really are. Amber puts herself out there and says this is who I am, enjoy it!”
Rebekka Johnson, MTV’s Boiling Points
“Quality Idealism!”
Craig Derry, Celebrity Vocal Coach
”…This book will appeal to a diverse array of readers…”
Dean Edwards, former Saturday Night Live Cast Member
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Additional Information
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Synopsis:
OFON: String of Consciousness, Amber Gristak’s first literary venture, is, like the author herself, packed with promise. Experiencing stereotypes, fears and angst, Amber Gristak’s journey from youthful innocence to barely legal in America sheds light on the unsaid. This is the chance to view through the eyes of an all American girl.
Like most compilations, the storyline follows the author's memories. However Gristak chooses to allow the sequence of events to disorderly run through her writing. Similar to a recollection that constantly ignites another memory.
Ironically, the focal point of Gristak's adventures in her talent for delight in language. This spark shines through her insightful identifying. The series of poems and blurbs take the reader through a variety of topics from lust driven schemes, cruel intentions, hidden agendas, skewed political outlook, body image, stalkers, lawyer lies, to insightful new looks at war and peace. Gristak has provided countless sounds bytes and succeeds in lacing the readers mind and leaving a pleasant mental aftertaste. Evoked emotions leave readers to question the insight and perception that is commonly underestimated and commonly called teen angst.
Humor: “Chicken fingers and fries does not equal sex”
War: “What will refill, morals deceased?”
Conversation:”Kiss me”
Philosophy: “I live to make a future full of mistakes”
Anecdote: “Thanks to all this I am now a Manhattanite with an insatiable appetite for life.”
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Favorite Links
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Official Website
Official website of Amber Gristak.
MySpace Fans and Friends
This is a site where fans and friends of can converse with Amber.
BLOG: Alert Amber
The chaotic truth behind the life of Amber Gristak.
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