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About the Author:
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Mark A Kelly has received wide acclaim for the universal appeal of his memoirs. He writes about the characters he meets. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he spent World War II living on a small farm with no toilets or running water. After high school in the big city he served in the Navy during the Korean War aboard a destroyer, the John W Weeks DD 701. Uncle Sam afforded him a cruise around the world. Graduating form the University of Dayton, he marred his college sweetheart, Donna DeVoe, and helps raise four children while managing two careers – engineering and finance. He thanks the people who helped him succeed – his family and friends.
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Book Review:
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“Mark Kelly writes a lot like Fanny Flagg – a warm, tender story.”
Hal Bross, Redford, Michigan
“I received my copy on Monday and finished it Tuesday. Some parts made me laugh out loud just imagining being there.” Rose Poley, Orlando, Florida
“You got me reading. My wife is the reader in our family. I have read The Dirty Double and all your other books.” Art Holan, Mentor, Ohio
“My 83 year 'young' Father and I enjoyed The Urchins and The Barons, your memories of life in the '40's-50's. Now we would like to read The Warriors.” Patrick Pelletier, Harrison Twp, Michigan
“I took Mark Kelly’s book with me on my tour of Europe. I was torn between reading the books and seeing the next site.”
Barbara Brittingham, Shelby Twp, Michigan
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