Earl Llewellyn GoldmannEarl Llewellyn Goldmann launched his first memoir Bounce Back in 2017 at age eighty-two. Born and raised in Tillamook, on the Oregon Coast, he now resides in Scottsdale, where he moved after retirement. He taught history and government at Canby and Etacada high schools in Oregon while coaching girl's golf and boy's track, and basketball for more than twenty-five years. Earl also sold textbooks, managed a golf course, and owned a bar/restaurant. He played basketball and baseball at Oregon State University in the 1950s, only to lose his scholarships after a horrific car wreck. After a lengthy recovery, he later earned two degrees from Portland State University, including a master's degree in education. Earl and his wife, Patricia L. Brooks, an award-winning author and his partner in their publishing company, have been together twenty years. They not only author books but consult with other writers as well. They enjoy an active lifestyle by walking daily, reading, and enjoying the arts. Read More Read Less