Maria Cuccia is an emerging author and dynamic speaker whose gift for storytelling draws readers into extraordinary worlds of mystery and meaning. Born in Queens, New York, and raised along the tranquil beaches and coastal towns of Long Island, she developed an early reverence for nature and the limitless reach of imagination.
Her life changed forever in 1992 when she encountered a mysterious boy named Elijah during a transcendent experience. Non-human beings revealed him as her son, igniting a profound path of introspection and transformation. Unafraid to speak her truth, Maria has shared her story on national television, radio, and podcasts, captivating audiences with her powerful account of the unexplained.
Now, in her forthcoming memoir His Name is Elijah, she unveils the heart of that journey—more than a memoir, it is the story of a woman’s quest for answers, courage, and truth in the face of the unexplainable.
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A story of family, resilience, and forces beyond our understanding.
His Name is Elijah is the unforgettable memoir of Maria Cuccia, who shares her family’s story of love, loss, and resilience—woven with experiences that challenge everything we think we know about reality.
What begins as everyday family life soon collides with visions, mysterious visitations, and phenomena that defy explanation. At the center of it all is Elijah—a presence both enigmatic and deeply personal—whose appearance reshapes Maria’s understanding of life, love, and the unseen forces that guide us.
Told with raw honesty and emotional depth, this memoir is more than one woman’s story. It’s a reminder of the power of truth, the courage it takes to speak it, and the hope that comes from realizing we are never as alone as we think.
For readers of Whitley Strieber, Budd Hopkins, and memoirs that explore unexplained phenomena.