Joseph Monninger

Joseph Monninger (1953–2025) was an American author and English professor at Plymouth State University, known for over 30 books including novels for adults and young adults, memoirs, and nonfiction works often exploring themes of nature, adventure, and human connection. A former Peace Corps volunteer in Burkina Faso (1975–77), fly fisherman, and sled dog racer, he received two National Endowment for the Arts fellowships and published notable titles like 'The Map That Leads to You,' 'Hippie Chick,' and his cancer memoir 'Goodbye to Clocks Ticking.' He lived in Warren, New Hampshire, beside the Baker River until his death from terminal lung cancer at age 71.

Baltimore, Maryland, USA Oct 28, 1953 Wikipedia
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