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Dr. Mel’s Connecticut Climate Book to Benefit
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Dr. Mel’s Connecticut Climate Book,
by Dr. Mel Goldstein
Dr. Mel Goldstein, meteorologist for WTNH News Channel 8, has written his second book entitled Dr. Mel’s Connecticut Climate Book, to be released this month. Dr. Mel’s first book was The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Weather (1999). Proceeds from his second book, as proceeds from the first did, will support the Dr. Mel Goldstein Multiple Myeloma Research Fund at Yale Cancer Center.
In Dr. Mel’s second book, published by Wesleyan University Press, he explains how the weather in the state of Connecticut changes from season to season. The book also delivers an account of Connecticut’s weather history over the past three centuries. Blizzards, cold snaps, thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes are included among many topics and stories discussed about Connecticut’s weather. He also discusses Connecticut’s most famous historical storms and includes photographs, charts, and weather patterns.
Dr. Mel was diagnosed with multiple myeloma 13 years ago. When he was diagnosed the median survival for his disease was 33 months. Over the past 13 years Dr. Mel has accomplished many goals towards fighting this disease. He established the Dr. Mel Goldstein Multiple Myeloma Fund at Yale Cancer Center; he takes part in Yale Cancer Center’s annual Cancer Survivors Day; and he raises awareness about the disease and the importance of cancer research throughout the region. The Dr. Mel Goldstein Multiple Myeloma Fund is dedicated to funding research on multiple myeloma and establishing new treatment options for this incurable blood disease.
Connecticut Magazine has selected Dr. Mel as the “Best in Connecticut On-Air Meteorologist” for nine consecutive years, and he was inducted into their Hall of Fame. The National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences recently presented him with their twenty-five year Silver Circle Award for performance and public service.
As a well-known meteorologist in the state, Dr. Mel has become a trusted figure not only for reporting the weather, but also for giving hope to all patients and families battling multiple myeloma, as well as other chronic disorders. With the proceeds from his book going to benefit Yale Cancer Center, it will open up the opportunity for further research to be done, and contribute to a better understanding of this disease.
To learn more about the book or to purchase a copy, visit http://www.upne.com/0-8195-6839-2.html
Dr. Mel will be signing copies of his book at the following locations:
September 10 at 7pm
R.J. Julia
Madison, CT
September 12 at 1pm
Written Words Bookstore
White Hills Shopping Center
194 Leavenworth Road
Shelton, CT 06484
September 19 at 1pm
Barnes and Noble
North Haven, CT
September 20 at 2pm
Barnes and Noble
Waterbury, CT
September 26 at 1pm
Breakwater Books
Guilford, CT
October 1 at 7pm
Emerson and Cook Book Company
Old Saybrook
October 10 at 11am
Yale Bookstore
New Haven
October 17 at 2pm
Barnes and Noble
Milford, CT
October 24 at 2pm
Barnes and Noble
Westport, CT