The Centenarian

About the Book

Andrew Joseph Clarke is a contemporary centenarian. He is the son of English immigrants James and Sarah Clarke and was born in the midst of the catastrophic 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. He sojourns over a hundred years of life, bringing cataclysmic change to a historic period of American history. From decade to decade, Andrew finds that life only has meaning when trusting God to bring hope and purpose to devastating situations. The Centenarian speaks to every person who is searching for purpose and meaning in life. These memoirs challenge the reader to look inward and deal with loss, the value of meaningful relationships, and the aging process. This historically accurate account brings hope to every reader who is willing to feel the pain and heartache of Mr. Clarke, the centenarian who finds joy and fulfillment at every turn in his lifelong journey. The Centenarian will make you laugh and cry. Hope and joy will fill your spirit as you journey with the centenarian.

About the Author

William Michael Cuccia has devoted over thirty years in education, technical research, and public speaking. He has shared the message of hope in Canada, Japan, Cambodia, the Czech Republic, France, and Mexico. He is the author of Suddenly: A Christmas Trilogy and Hope: Lessons from a Hummingbird. William is passionate about communicating the message of hope and miracles to readers of all ages. His writing always carries the central theme of hope with creative wit. He is always believing that hope and miracles can be unleashed at any moment by the one and only. The Centenarian: A Hundred Years of Hope is William’s latest hope book. William is a husband, author, and songwriter. He and his equally creative photographer wife, Nan, of twenty-five years reside in Southern California with their adorable cat Aspen.