Kansas Author Talk: Mark Janzen on "Cars That Drove Me"

Join local resident Mark Janzen for an author talk on "Cars That Drove Me," an "AUTO-biography" told through cars he has owned and driven.

This is a hybrid program: Attend in person at Newton Public Library, or click here to register for the Zoom Webinar simulcast: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-rDx1G3DRQuK4BqSZj3bRA. Mark will be with us in person.

About the Book:

This engaging memoir features 34 chapters, each devoted to a specific car the author owned and drove, from a Chrysler Hemi-powered 1930 Ford Model A, to a 1998 Corvette, with an array of sedate family cars in between. Each chapter pairs firsthand stories with historical background, technical notes, and original vehicle specifications, giving readers a layered look at how one man's life intersected with the machines that moved him – literally and figuratively.

To explore additional content, photography, and behind-the-scenes notes, visit www.CarsThatDroveMe.com.

About the Author:

Mark Janzen grew up on a farm outside Elbing, Kansas, where driving was both a necessity and a rite of passage. A lifelong car enthusiast and self-taught mechanic, he began repairing vehicles as a teenager and developed a deep appreciation for the machines that helped shape Americna life. Over the years, Mark built a multifaceted career that included teaching, IT consulting, and family farming, all while raising three children with his wife, Hennie. Now retired, Mark lives in North Newton, Kansas, where he continues to tinker, write, and reflect on the road that brought him here.

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