I first saw Robert Kennedy’s (the publisher) name on Clean Eating mag and as the publisher of Tosca Rena’s books. Naively, I initially thought he was part of the political Kennedy clan, and never really gave him much thought.
Then sometime last year, I heard of his death, which led me to do a little more research. I learned that he was married to Tosca Rena, and that there was no relation to “the” Kennedy family.
Yesterday, I received a newsletter email with an e-book download – a collection of photos from of his many stages Robert Kennedy’s life, put together by his photographer friend, and his family.
It made me want to learn more, so I read his wikipedia page, along with a blog post message from his cancer doctors.
Bob Kennedy passed away from lung cancer, but he was not a smoker. He was diagnosed in Feb, 2012, and he passed in April. How very sad. He was brave not to accept traditional chemo cancer treatments, and tried to battle the cancer with alternative therapy.
He had two children with his first wife, a daughter and a son. His son was in a tragic car accident which caused severe brain damage. His wife committed suicide after the accident. His son also passed in early 2011.
If you have a chance, download a copy of the e-book; it’s joyful and sorrowful, but inspiring!
Other Links:
Robert Kennedy Publishing
Robert Kennedy’s wikipedia page
I became a huge fan of Bob Kennedy and Tosca Reno when I got turned on to The Eat-Clean Diet five years ago when I began my new life. The books, and Oxygen Magazine, have become non-negotiable resources in my life for information on nutrition and fitness. Bob and Tosca’s “tough love” and practical approaches to eating clean and lifting heavy are constant sources of inspiration for me to do my best at creating optimal health through food and exercise!