A recent article has been written about my book in The Chronicle Herald. Click here to download the article.
Newspaper article
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 | View Comments
Article on Diabetes Mine
Monday, December 27th, 2010 | View Comments
My book was recently featured at Diabetes Mine. Click the link to check it out.
My book was recently featured at Diabetes Mine. Click the link to check it out.
Story in The Telegram from St. John’s, Newfoundland
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 | View Comments
My book was recently featured in The Telegram. Click here to download a copy of the article (.pdf format).
My book was recently featured in The Telegram. Click here to download a copy of the article (.pdf format).
Story from Medicine Hat News
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 | View Comments
My book was recently featured in The Medicine Hat News. Click here to download a copy of the article (.pdf format).
My book was recently featured in The Medicine Hat News. Click here to download a copy of the article (.pdf format).
Recent articles about my book
Monday, November 29th, 2010 | View Comments
A few articles have been published recently about Tales in the Insulin Vial.
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A few articles have been published recently about Tales in the Insulin Vial.
Click to download them in .pdf format.
Article in The Guardian (Prince Edward Island)
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 | View Comments
Here is the content of an article written about me in The Guardian from Charlottetown, PEI on October 31, 2010.
What is a prose poem? Is there a rigid boundary between fiction and fact? The two books reviewed here raise these questions. “The Fetch” by Nico Rogers (Brick Books, London, Ontario, $19.00) is subtitled “A Book of Voices”. “Tales in the Insulin Vial” by Steve Beriault (Raider Publishing International, no price given) is subtitled “Stories for Diabetics and their Families”. “The Fetch” is a collection of short pieces – most of them no more than a page or two – told in the first person by anonymous voices from the out-ports of Newfoundland. Some of these are firmly based on old people’s reminiscences, while others are derived from the author’s research at Memorial University, St. John’s and from “interviews with community elders of the Bonavista Bay region”. Fact and fiction are inextricably mixed in nearly all of them. Though written in prose, there’s rhythm, repetition, and a choice of language strongly reminiscent of the old ballads. Not surprisingly, it also reminds us of the way old country people talk.
“Tales in the Insulin Vial”, on the other hand, is almost completely autobiographical. Some of the stories, such as “The Appointment” and “Bully Boy”, are fiction, but, as the author says, have “a kernel of truth or personal experience buried inside them”. Other stories, such as “Voyageur” (the author’s bike trip from Vancouver to St. John’s), and his “failed attempt at a whole pancreas transplant” are strictly factual; they are as gripping to read as any fiction.
It should also be noted that Mr. Beriault, the author, writes well and his book has no mistakes in spelling grammar, or English usage.
“Warriors”, the sixth tale in this book, merits special attention as a work of fantasy. Three generations of warriors confront a monstrous demon which symbolizes diabetes. All die – but the third brings down the demon with him. While not as polished as the other tales in the book, “Warriors” is an interesting first attempt which perhaps Mr. Beriault may like to follow up in the second volume he is now preparing.
If you like reading something different – and what true reader does not – you cannot do better than trying “The Fetch” and/or “Tales in the Insulin Vial”.
Here is the content of an article written about me in The Guardian from Charlottetown, PEI on October 31, 2010.
What is a prose poem? Is there a rigid boundary between fiction and fact? The two books reviewed here raise these questions. “The Fetch” by Nico Rogers (Brick Books, London, Ontario, $19.00) is subtitled “A Book of Voices”. “Tales in the Insulin Vial” by Steve Beriault (Raider Publishing International, no price given) is subtitled “Stories for Diabetics and their Families”. “The Fetch” is a collection of short pieces – most of them no more than a page or two – told in the first person by anonymous voices from the out-ports of Newfoundland. Some of these are firmly based on old people’s reminiscences, while others are derived from the author’s research at Memorial University, St. John’s and from “interviews with community elders of the Bonavista Bay region”. Fact and fiction are inextricably mixed in nearly all of them. Though written in prose, there’s rhythm, repetition, and a choice of language strongly reminiscent of the old ballads. Not surprisingly, it also reminds us of the way old country people talk.
“Tales in the Insulin Vial”, on the other hand, is almost completely autobiographical. Some of the stories, such as “The Appointment” and “Bully Boy”, are fiction, but, as the author says, have “a kernel of truth or personal experience buried inside them”. Other stories, such as “Voyageur” (the author’s bike trip from Vancouver to St. John’s), and his “failed attempt at a whole pancreas transplant” are strictly factual; they are as gripping to read as any fiction.
It should also be noted that Mr. Beriault, the author, writes well and his book has no mistakes in spelling grammar, or English usage.
“Warriors”, the sixth tale in this book, merits special attention as a work of fantasy. Three generations of warriors confront a monstrous demon which symbolizes diabetes. All die – but the third brings down the demon with him. While not as polished as the other tales in the book, “Warriors” is an interesting first attempt which perhaps Mr. Beriault may like to follow up in the second volume he is now preparing.
If you like reading something different – and what true reader does not – you cannot do better than trying “The Fetch” and/or “Tales in the Insulin Vial”.
Article in The Clare People News
Monday, August 2nd, 2010 | View Comments
Click here to view an article about me written in the Clare People News from Ireland from July 6, 2010.
Click here to view an article about me written in the Clare People News from Ireland from July 6, 2010.
Letter of Reference
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 | View Comments
Click here to download a letter of reference from Donald E. DuVall M.D. FRCPC, Clinical Director of Surgery at the Royal Victoria Hospital of Barrie.
Click here to download a letter of reference from Donald E. DuVall M.D. FRCPC, Clinical Director of Surgery at the Royal Victoria Hospital of Barrie.
Book now available at AngloStore.com
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 | View Comments
For any of you in Québec who are interested in purchasing my book, it is now available for purchase at AngloStore.com.
For any of you in Québec who are interested in purchasing my book, it is now available for purchase at AngloStore.com.
Article in The Daily Observer
Saturday, March 27th, 2010 | View Comments
Here is the content of an article written about me in The Daily Observer on March 26, 2010.
Mustering an army against diabetes
Author Steve Beriault draws a line in the sand
EGANVILLE – Steve Beriault recruited some new members into his army of diabetic warriors Saturday night.
He was the guest speaker at a special meeting of the Eganville and Area Diabetes Support Group.
About 25 people gathered at Magelly’s Restaurant to listen to Mr. Beriault, describe his life living with diabetes, as well as discuss his new book “Tales in the Insulin Vial.”
“I hope from my experience, I can pass on what I know about diabetes,” Mr. Beriault said. “Diabetes is 24 – 7 and a diabetic is constantly fighting it which can cause both mental and physical damage.”
Currently a resident of Newmarket, Mr. Beriault was born and raised in Pembroke where his parents Jean-Paul and Lillian still reside. He graduated from the former Champlain High School in 1971.
He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was two-years-old. Over the years, the disease has done its best to slow him down. While it has challenged him through complications like kidney failure and the loss of both his legs, he continues to fight back, and through his book, he leads the charge against the condition.
“I’ve come to the conclusion that diabetes is a giant battle and those that are diabetics are warriors,” he said. “We have to fight everyday. As soon as you get up in the morning, you fight to try to normalize your metabolic system. We have to battle the monster inside, day after day. Later in life, this doomsday machine inside you begins to take things away – your sight, your kidneys.”
With 240 million people worldwide living with diabetes, Mr. Beriault said there is quite an army to fight against the condition.
He said a lot could be done by this worldwide army of 240 million. He pointed out that if every one of those people simply donated one dollar to the cause, that would mean an extra $240 million going into diabetes research.
“The faster we move to fight against this disease, the faster we will beat it,” he said.
Laura Murphy, branch co–ordinator of the Canadian Diabetes Association Serving Renfrew County, said the evening was a great opportunity for those living with or affected by diabetes to hear and ask questions of Mr. Beriault.
“He has led such an amazing life and he hasn’t let him it impede him,” Ms. Murphy said. “He biked across Canada by himself, he took a big kayaking trip (in Western Canada), he’s had a kidney transplant, had both legs amputated. He’s had his struggles but he has overcome.”
Ms. Murphy said “Tales in the Insulin Vial” was very well written and very inspirational.
Mr. Beriault’s book is available from www.amazon.ca.
The Eganville and Area Diabetes Support Group meets every second Wednesday at Magelly’s Restaurant in Eganville beginning at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will take place on March 31st. For more information please contact Mike or Lorna Felske at 613-628-2024.
Anthony Dixon is a Daily Observer reporter.
Here is the content of an article written about me in The Daily Observer on March 26, 2010.
Mustering an army against diabetes
Author Steve Beriault draws a line in the sand
EGANVILLE – Steve Beriault recruited some new members into his army of diabetic warriors Saturday night.
He was the guest speaker at a special meeting of the Eganville and Area Diabetes Support Group.
About 25 people gathered at Magelly’s Restaurant to listen to Mr. Beriault, describe his life living with diabetes, as well as discuss his new book “Tales in the Insulin Vial.”
“I hope from my experience, I can pass on what I know about diabetes,” Mr. Beriault said. “Diabetes is 24 – 7 and a diabetic is constantly fighting it which can cause both mental and physical damage.”
Currently a resident of Newmarket, Mr. Beriault was born and raised in Pembroke where his parents Jean-Paul and Lillian still reside. He graduated from the former Champlain High School in 1971.
He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was two-years-old. Over the years, the disease has done its best to slow him down. While it has challenged him through complications like kidney failure and the loss of both his legs, he continues to fight back, and through his book, he leads the charge against the condition.
“I’ve come to the conclusion that diabetes is a giant battle and those that are diabetics are warriors,” he said. “We have to fight everyday. As soon as you get up in the morning, you fight to try to normalize your metabolic system. We have to battle the monster inside, day after day. Later in life, this doomsday machine inside you begins to take things away – your sight, your kidneys.”
With 240 million people worldwide living with diabetes, Mr. Beriault said there is quite an army to fight against the condition.
He said a lot could be done by this worldwide army of 240 million. He pointed out that if every one of those people simply donated one dollar to the cause, that would mean an extra $240 million going into diabetes research.
“The faster we move to fight against this disease, the faster we will beat it,” he said.
Laura Murphy, branch co–ordinator of the Canadian Diabetes Association Serving Renfrew County, said the evening was a great opportunity for those living with or affected by diabetes to hear and ask questions of Mr. Beriault.
“He has led such an amazing life and he hasn’t let him it impede him,” Ms. Murphy said. “He biked across Canada by himself, he took a big kayaking trip (in Western Canada), he’s had a kidney transplant, had both legs amputated. He’s had his struggles but he has overcome.”
Ms. Murphy said “Tales in the Insulin Vial” was very well written and very inspirational.
Mr. Beriault’s book is available from www.amazon.ca.
The Eganville and Area Diabetes Support Group meets every second Wednesday at Magelly’s Restaurant in Eganville beginning at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will take place on March 31st. For more information please contact Mike or Lorna Felske at 613-628-2024.
Anthony Dixon is a Daily Observer reporter.
