Stories from an Hourglass: A Personal Memoir about My Life and Work
by Dr. Donald T. IannonePublish: Oct 27, 2023Biographies & MemoirsBook Overview
About Stories From An HourglassOur lives are hourglasses through which the sands of time continuously flow. This book tells the life story of Don Iannone, a Greater Cleveland author, professor, poet, and photographer. The book is family history, personal life history, and professional life history all rolled into one. Most importantly, Stories from an Hourglass is the story of an ordinary man's struggles and triumphs in making extraordinary use of his life gift. What distinguishes this book from others is its firm grounding in research, its ability to weave together words and images to tell a story, its honesty, and its commitment to treating people and life events with fairness and kindness. The book is filled with interesting and entertaining surprises about Don Iannone. It contains many lessons for readers about overcoming hardship, learning from mistakes, taking advantage of opportunities, determination, love and caring, and ultimately the vital importance of being who you are.
About the Author
Don Iannone is a writer, poet, photographer, and professor. He is the author of twenty nonfiction, poetry, and photography books. Don's work in economic development, environmental planning, higher education, and healthcare has carried him to thirty-two states, ten countries, and ten American Indian reservations. Don holds doctoral degrees in Divinity and Metaphysics and Philosophy. His formative years unfolded in Martins Ferry and St. Clairsville, nestled in the heart of Eastern Ohio. Don and his wife Mary, and their cherished feline companion, Tilly, call Greater Cleveland home.
