Finding Light in the Heavy: The Healing Power of the Hippopotamus
- Bookwrights Writer
- 2 days ago
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Canoga Park, CA — In the quiet, often daunting moments of a "blank page" life—those times when we are unsure of how to move forward or what to say next—inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places. For author Vincent J. Tomeo, that inspiration arrived in the form of a dancing hippopotamus.
The journey of Tomeo’s latest work, The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times, began with a wandering mind. Faced with the pressure of a blank piece of paper, Tomeo found himself drifting toward memories of Disney’s Fantasia. The image of a graceful, dancing hippo sparked a moment of genuine laughter, and from that single spark, a poem was born. That poem eventually grew into a collection designed to serve as a beacon of light during dark periods.
The book isn't just a collection of jokes; it is rooted in a deeply personal struggle. Tomeo wrote these pieces while navigating the dual challenges of the global pandemic and a personal battle with bladder cancer.
Rather than succumbing to depression or dwelling on the negativity of his diagnosis, Tomeo made a conscious choice to seek out beauty and laughter. By choosing humor over despair, he discovered that even a creature as bulky and seemingly serious as a hippopotamus could become a vessel for joy.
In a world that often feels heavy, The Usefulness of Hippopotamus serves as a reminder that we have the power to choose our perspective. Tomeo’s work encourages readers to:
Look for the Absurd: Find the "dancing hippo" in your own life.
Choose Laughter: Use humor as a tool to navigate physical and mental health challenges.
Create Joy: Turn a blank, intimidating page into a "treasure chest" of cheerful thoughts.
Ultimately, Vincent J. Tomeo proves that even in the most trying times, there is humor to be found—if only we are willing to let our minds wander toward the light.
To know more of his book, Vincent J. Tomeo has recently concluded her Spotlight TV Interview, you can further check the interview in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uy-WRDqQz0&t=1s
Grab a copy of The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times in bookstores and other online outlets like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more.
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