Rena Patierno

Coefficient of Grace Rena Patierno

From upstate New York critical care nurse to pastry chef to Civil Affairs Officer in combat in Afghanistan, Rena shares a personal journey of grace and forgiveness. This book chronicles experiences of a nurse/solider spanning continents, war zones, and the COVID crisis, and personifies the human consequence, the spaces in between, and the moments where we live.

Focused on resiliency, this is a personal journey of vulnerability and courage which ultimately centers on the profoundness and simplicity of grace and a joyful harmonious life.




A portion of the proceeds of this book will be donated to Racing for Heroes to support their ongoing effort to provide health/wellness programs, educational opportunities and community outreach programs for veterans. These programs are vital to our veterans' journey to inner harmony.




Racing for Heroes (RFH) is a not for profit veteran owned organization established and dedicated to helping veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Racing for Heroes exists to prevent veteran suicide and raise awareness to the challenges associated with PTSD/TBI in our veteran community.