{"id":579,"date":"2024-07-25T08:59:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T08:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/?page_id=579"},"modified":"2024-08-20T23:56:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T23:56:05","slug":"testimonials-reviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/testimonials-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials &#038; Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"579\" class=\"elementor elementor-579\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab1b966 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"ab1b966\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4558dfc\" data-id=\"4558dfc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af2ff66 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"af2ff66\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d01ecb\" data-id=\"5d01ecb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b2252eb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"b2252eb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-247b637\" data-id=\"247b637\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd32cbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd32cbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>I have known Gene as one of my stints and friends.<\/p><p>Gene\u2019s book Lamentations of a Dad has not only been a best seller as he has received adulation, notoriety, and recognition for his life story of his takeaways and what he calls his comebacks.<\/p><p>I have witnessed his pain, suffering, and hurt but his humility and faith personifies who he is. He just turned 87 and looks and feels 20 years old. <\/p><p>His entrepreneurial and sports success is known, but I and those who know him know him as a gentleman of faith and love. He reverently suffered another personal loss after the shocking loss of his beloved Derek, a world-class surfer.<\/p><p>I encourage young, middle-aged, seniors to this inspiring and life-changing book.<\/p><p>I just have a preview copy of his newest book, Believing is Possible, which will awaken everyone with an inner awareness, he and other people overcame adversities over and over and left their legacy for you to read and awaken your Heart and Spirit<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fe265c elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"0fe265c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-content{width:100%}@media (min-width:768px){.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-left .elementor-image-box-wrapper,.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-right .elementor-image-box-wrapper{display:flex}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-right .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:end;flex-direction:row-reverse}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-left .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:start;flex-direction:row}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-top .elementor-image-box-img{margin:auto}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-top .elementor-image-box-wrapper{align-items:flex-start}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-middle .elementor-image-box-wrapper{align-items:center}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-bottom .elementor-image-box-wrapper{align-items:flex-end}}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-img{margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-bottom:15px}}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-img{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-title a{color:inherit}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-description{margin:0}<\/style><div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-779\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png 460w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><b>Kittie Oliver<\/b><\/p><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Reader<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4142474 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4142474\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3dc531e\" data-id=\"3dc531e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb59592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb59592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>BELIEVING IS POSSIBLE&#8221; was an impressive read to me. I enjoy biographies and learning about individuals, their successes, wins and unfortunately sometimes their failures and struggles. Gene emphasizes to also believe in yourself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30adf9c elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"30adf9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-779\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png 460w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><b>Nancy L. Henry<\/b><\/p><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Reader<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a30021 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3a30021\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf37973\" data-id=\"bf37973\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff75cb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff75cb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Believing is Possible is a convincing book that successfully drives home the concepts of optimism, belief in one&#8217;s own potential and capabilities, and the commitment to never give up! His focus on overcoming obstacles and setbacks and moving beyond self-doubt, through persistence, has won me over to his conclusion that trust in oneself leads to success and even greatness!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-105c447 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"105c447\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-779\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png 460w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><b>Robert B. Turrill, PhD<\/b><\/p><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Reader<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf83719 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"cf83719\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b62e2b3\" data-id=\"b62e2b3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2c157e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2c157e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This book is worth a read. The author did a great job. Impressed. Great quality of words.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c94a1b elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9c94a1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-779\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png 460w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><b>John<\/b><\/p><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Reader<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-310ca48 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"310ca48\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5346654\" data-id=\"5346654\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63ce744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63ce744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gene has written a poignant and heart-wrenching book a true story that delves into the devastating journey of a father grappling with the loss of his son to a drug overdose. The narrative is a raw exploration of grief, guilt, and the unbearable weight of regret as \u00a0Gene retraces his son&#8217;s steps, searching for answers and questioning what he could have done differently. Through vivid storytelling, the book paints a stark picture of his son&#8217;s drug addiction and its far reaching impacts on him and his family. Yet, amidst the sorrow, there is quiet resilience that emerges, as Gene finds solace in memories and begins the slow process of healing. This book is deeply moving and has left a lasting impression on me. Would highly recommend this book to anyone who has suffered a loss in their life. A great read. Thx Dan<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85920fe elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"85920fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-779\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png 460w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><b>Dan Nahirny<\/b><\/p><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Senior Project Manager, \nHighland Commercial Roofing<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-add8ec0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"add8ec0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-fbb2740\" data-id=\"fbb2740\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a754af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a754af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I very much enjoyed reading the book Lamentations of a Dad. The book follows Gene Nalbandian\u2019s extraordinary life through his triumphs and heartbreaks. Instead of glorifying being an entrepreneur Gene explains that being successful takes persistence, coming back strong from life&#8217;s business and personal setbacks. Gene\u2019s relationship with his son who suffered from drug addiction is very touching and relatable. As a father whose child also suffered from drug addiction, I found Gene\u2019s story inspiring, reminding me there is always a way forward. The important lesson is that we must be kind and unconditionally forgiving to everyone, including ourselves. This book is beautifully written and I highly recommend it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f11dfae elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"f11dfae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-779\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png 460w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><b>Steve Lewis<\/b><\/p><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Reader<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8aa4ac3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"8aa4ac3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7998498\" data-id=\"7998498\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-378dce4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"378dce4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>God put people in our path of life to show us the way. I met Gene casually in a Yoga class. He told me he had written a book. I didn\u2019t think much about it, but when he told me the name of his Book, I was intrigued. Lamentations of a Dad. I had just lost my beautiful precious daughter to cancer, and although I tried to move on, my grief was almost unbearable. Why, I kept asking! Why did this have to happen? She was completely without sin! Life seemed so unfair. Hadn\u2019t I suffered enough?<br \/><br \/>Gene shared his story but gave me his book. I could not put it down and read it through in one setting. I have since re-read many parts of the book many times. Lamentations, the word is from the Bible. It is seldom used in conversations, but it described precisely how I felt: the painful suffering of the soul that can find no comfort or relief. <br \/><br \/>While my daughter\u2019s death was certainly not close to the heartache and stigma that Gene suffered. His son died from an awful drug overdose that robbed him of his very person. My daughter\u2019s lung cancer spread to her brain and robbed her of her speech and memory, to the point that she could not recognize her own husband and children. Life seemed so unfair. <br \/><br \/>Gene\u2019s book and his story is so real, the emotions so raw and so heartfelt. It is a remarkable story, one that is admirable with his many successes especially in business, entrepreneurship and his invention of a subsurface irrigation watering system! But what impressed me the most and what is most inspiring is how he dealt with the losses in his life, especially the death of his beloved youngest son Derek. He is humble and yet grateful for the \u201cmany good things\u201d in his life, most especially his grandson who is the spitting image of his son. He helped me to see that my daughter\u2019s life was perhaps the greatest gift. I see now that I have had the gift of raising her and her brother and I have 3 beautiful grandchildren who are her legacy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb16d32 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"cb16d32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-779\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview.png 460w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demo-websitedesigns.com\/GeneNalbandian\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><b>Pochan Boysen<\/b><\/p><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Reader<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have known Gene as one of my stints and friends. Gene\u2019s book Lamentations of a Dad has not only been a best seller as he has received adulation, notoriety, and recognition for his life story of his takeaways and what he calls his comebacks. I have witnessed his pain, suffering, and hurt but his humility and faith personifies who he is. He just turned 87 and looks and feels 20 years old. His entrepreneurial and sports success is known, but I and those who know him know him as a gentleman of faith and love. He reverently suffered another personal loss after the shocking loss of his beloved Derek, a world-class surfer. I encourage young, middle-aged, seniors to this inspiring and life-changing book. I just have a preview copy of his newest book, Believing is Possible, which will awaken everyone with an inner awareness, he and other people overcame adversities over and over and left their legacy for you to read and awaken your Heart and Spirit Kittie Oliver Reader BELIEVING IS POSSIBLE&#8221; was an impressive read to me. I enjoy biographies and learning about individuals, their successes, wins and unfortunately sometimes their failures and struggles. Gene emphasizes to also believe in yourself. Nancy L. Henry Reader Believing is Possible is a convincing book that successfully drives home the concepts of optimism, belief in one&#8217;s own potential and capabilities, and the commitment to never give up! His focus on overcoming obstacles and setbacks and moving beyond self-doubt, through persistence, has won me over to his conclusion that trust in oneself leads to success and even greatness! Robert B. Turrill, PhD Reader This book is worth a read. The author did a great job. Impressed. Great quality of words. John Reader Gene has written a poignant and heart-wrenching book a true story that delves into the devastating journey of a father grappling with the loss of his son to a drug overdose. The narrative is a raw exploration of grief, guilt, and the unbearable weight of regret as \u00a0Gene retraces his son&#8217;s steps, searching for answers and questioning what he could have done differently. Through vivid storytelling, the book paints a stark picture of his son&#8217;s drug addiction and its far reaching impacts on him and his family. Yet, amidst the sorrow, there is quiet resilience that emerges, as Gene finds solace in memories and begins the slow process of healing. This book is deeply moving and has left a lasting impression on me. Would highly recommend this book to anyone who has suffered a loss in their life. A great read. Thx Dan Dan Nahirny Senior Project Manager, Highland Commercial Roofing I very much enjoyed reading the book Lamentations of a Dad. The book follows Gene Nalbandian\u2019s extraordinary life through his triumphs and heartbreaks. Instead of glorifying being an entrepreneur Gene explains that being successful takes persistence, coming back strong from life&#8217;s business and personal setbacks. Gene\u2019s relationship with his son who suffered from drug addiction is very touching and relatable. As a father whose child also suffered from drug addiction, I found Gene\u2019s story inspiring, reminding me there is always a way forward. The important lesson is that we must be kind and unconditionally forgiving to everyone, including ourselves. This book is beautifully written and I highly recommend it. Steve Lewis Reader God put people in our path of life to show us the way. I met Gene casually in a Yoga class. He told me he had written a book. I didn\u2019t think much about it, but when he told me the name of his Book, I was intrigued. Lamentations of a Dad. I had just lost my beautiful precious daughter to cancer, and although I tried to move on, my grief was almost unbearable. Why, I kept asking! Why did this have to happen? She was completely without sin! Life seemed so unfair. Hadn\u2019t I suffered enough? Gene shared his story but gave me his book. I could not put it down and read it through in one setting. I have since re-read many parts of the book many times. Lamentations, the word is from the Bible. It is seldom used in conversations, but it described precisely how I felt: the painful suffering of the soul that can find no comfort or relief. While my daughter\u2019s death was certainly not close to the heartache and stigma that Gene suffered. His son died from an awful drug overdose that robbed him of his very person. My daughter\u2019s lung cancer spread to her brain and robbed her of her speech and memory, to the point that she could not recognize her own husband and children. Life seemed so unfair. Gene\u2019s book and his story is so real, the emotions so raw and so heartfelt. It is a remarkable story, one that is admirable with his many successes especially in business, entrepreneurship and his invention of a subsurface irrigation watering system! But what impressed me the most and what is most inspiring is how he dealt with the losses in his life, especially the death of his beloved youngest son Derek. He is humble and yet grateful for the \u201cmany good things\u201d in his life, most especially his grandson who is the spitting image of his son. He helped me to see that my daughter\u2019s life was perhaps the greatest gift. I see now that I have had the gift of raising her and her brother and I have 3 beautiful grandchildren who are her legacy. 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