When the Doorbell Rang

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The night the doorbell rang everything changed for Jerry Anselmo. His only son Brian tragically passed away at twenty-eight years old from the unforeseen effects of a single sleeping pill. As the head of an Italian-American family Jerry was duty-bound to lead and comfort his wife and two daughters through the grief that united them. But could he?</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In this heartfelt memoir Jerry delves into the depths of his despair to share how he grappled with the weight of responsibility during the tumultuous aftermath of Brian's passing. Driven by a promise to his wife to keep Brian's memory alive Jerry founded one of Kansas City's most esteemed charitable organizations the BMA Foundation to support children's charities and animal welfare.</span></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>When the Doorbell Rang</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> shares Jerry's triumphs and challenges in a rich life full of both joy and grief. A seasoned comedian Jerry is also a compassionate guide for those who may be confronting their own loss of a child. Through his experiences and philanthropic endeavors Jerry demonstrates that even in the face of unimaginable loss there is resilience hope and the potential to discover renewed purpose.</span></p>