New York, NY - September 22, 2025 - On September 30, 2025, Press 49 will publish “Missing Pieces,” a gripping and unflinching memoir by Christiane Scarpino, a survivor of the 1977 FALN terrorist bombing in New York City. Nearly five decades after the explosion that changed her life, Scarpino steps forward to share the truth behind her lifelong battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the quiet, courageous journey of reclaiming her life.
At just 21 years old, Scarpino was working in the Mobil Oil Building in New York City when a bomb planted by the Puerto Rican nationalist group FALN exploded. Though her physical injuries were considered “minor,” the psychological damage would shape her future in devastating ways—at a time when PTSD was neither widely understood nor formally diagnosed.
“For many years, I struggled with who I was and felt like I lost control of my life,” says Scarpino. “I lived in silence, thinking I was alone. Writing ‘Missing Pieces’ gave me the voice I didn’t have back then.”
Part personal narrative, part historical account, “MissingPieces” lifts the veil on the long shadow of trauma. Through deeply honest storytelling, Scarpino explores grief, anxiety, disconnection, and the hard-fought hope she found through therapy, resilience, and the healing presence of her dogs—especially her beloved Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Turner.
The book has already received powerful endorsements from fellow survivors and advocates. Joseph Connor, author, and counter-terrorism advocate, calls it “a raw, powerful memoir that forces us to remember.” Elena Breese, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, says it is “a beacon for anyone trying to understand the long road to healing.”
“Christiane Scarpino’s voice is clear, necessary, and long overdue,” says Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins, publisher at Press 49. “She speaks not just for herself but for every survivor who has been expected to ‘move on’ without support. ‘Missing Pieces’ is more than a memoir. It’s a long-needed reckoning and a guide for those who have lived through the unthinkable.”
“Missing Pieces” is available in:
- Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-953315-55-7) – $29.99
- eBook (ISBN: 978-1-953315-56-4) – $6.99
The book will be sold through major retailers and online platforms beginning September 30, 2025.
The eBook is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.
For interviews, speaking requests, or advance reader copies, please contact:info@press49.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christiane Scarpino is a terrorism survivor, PTSD awareness advocate, licensed speech-language pathologist, and debut author. A casualty of the 1977 FALN bombing of the Mobil Oil Building in NYC, Christiane spent decades living with unrecognized trauma before beginning the long journey to healing. Christiane now devotes her life to raising awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A Rutgers University and Purdue University graduate, she lives in New Jersey with her husband and their cherished Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, with whom she trains and competes in various performance events. Her memoir “Missing Pieces” is a tribute to every survivor seeking to feel seen, heard, and whole again.
For more information, please visit: https://christianescarpino.net
ABOUT PRESS 49:
Press 49 is an award-winning hybrid publishing company founded in 2019 that provides a full suite of publishing services to new non-fiction authors. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Press 49 is a part of BMH Companies and designs, creates, and enables the distribution of high-quality trade books and eBooks to expand brands and solidify professional speakers, business coaches, real estate experts, consultants, and business owners as contenders in their industries.
Press 49 always looks for exciting new books and go-getters to join the company’s family of authors.
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