A Checkered Life

By John A. Joyce and John Alexander Joyce

Book Overview

A Checkered Life is a memoir written by John A. Joyce, detailing his experiences and adventures throughout his life. Joyce was born in Ireland and immigrated to the United States as a young boy. He went on to serve in the military during World War II, where he was injured and awarded a Purple Heart. After the war, he worked as a journalist and eventually became a successful public relations executive. Throughout the book, Joyce reflects on his life and the challenges he faced, including personal and professional setbacks. He shares stories of his travels, his relationships, and his experiences with notable figures such as John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Joyce's writing is candid and humorous, providing insight into his unique perspective on life. He also offers advice and wisdom gained from his experiences, making this book both an entertaining read and a valuable resource for readers seeking inspiration and guidance. Overall, A Checkered Life is an engaging memoir that offers a glimpse into the fascinating life of John A. Joyce.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163280283
• ISBN13: 9781163280287
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"