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Tragedy impacts, but does not define, New Kensington native Brian Jacob’s life

Brian C. Rittmeyer
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Brian Jacob and his wife, Jamie, pose for a photo in their Lower Burrell home. Jamie accepted Brian’s marriage proposal four months after they started dating in 1985; the couple will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in June.
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Brian Jacob shows off his recently published memoir “Is Life Fair.” Jacob, president and CEO of WESTARM Physical Therapy, said he wrote the book mainly for his children and hopes the story of his struggles and accomplishments after suffering a spinal cord injury in 1978 inspires those facing difficulties in their lives.
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Brian Jacob’s recently published memoir “Is Life Fair” is available on Amazon.com. The cover art is by his son-in-law, Grant Mallory, a graphic designer and husband of his daughter, Maria.

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