Join us as local author, Samantha Schmall, discusses her book Beyond the Shunt. It is a memoir of one woman's brave journey living with an incurable brain condition.
Author Bio:
Samantha Schmall has lived in Foxborough for 28 years. She currently work at the Burrell School here in town as an educational assistant in the preschool. In her free time, she enjoys anything crafty. She also runs a small craft and photography business on the side.
Through her memoir, her goal is to raise awareness and provide education about a medical condition that often goes unnoticed or misunderstood by the general public. By sharing her personal experiences, challenges, and insights, Samantha hopes to give a voice to those living with this condition, foster greater empathy, and help others recognize the signs, impacts, and realities that aren’t always visible from the outside. Her story is not just about survival — it’s about shining a light on something that affects more people than we realize, yet is still largely invisible in everyday conversation.
