Join us at our Bay Village Branch for a conversation with Don Iannone, author of "Kindling Hope: Stories Awakening the Heart."
Register:
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13280246
Iannone worked in economic development and public policy for over 40 years. Since 2020, he has taught graduate business students at the European Union-based Transcontinental University. He has authored five nonfiction books and numerous articles and monographs on economic development and public policy. He is also the author of 11 poetry collections and 10 photographic essays. He holds a doctorate in philosophy and several other degrees. He serves on the board of Seeds of Literacy, a nonprofit dedicated to improving adult literacy in Greater Cleveland. He is active in the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Cleveland Civil War Roundtable, Literary Cleveland, the Authors Guild, the Academy of American Poets, and the Poetry Society of America. Don and his wife, Mary, a retired Cleveland Clinic executive, live in the Greater Cleveland area.
"Kindling Hope: Stories Awakening the Heart" is a collection of 20 short stories that celebrate our capacity to endure, connect, and inspire hope—especially in a world often clouded by division and uncertainty. The book’s stories were written by the author over the past decade. Hope is not just a feeling; it’s a quiet yet transformative force that turns despair into resilience and isolation into connection.
These stories span American history and geography, reflecting the rich diversity of our shared humanity. Yet they share a simple, unshakable truth: even in our darkest moments, hope shines through in small, extraordinary acts—an outstretched hand, a kind word, or a heart willing to give.
📕 Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Mac's Backs - Books on Coventry.
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