Donald T IannoneDon Iannone is a highly respected author and expert in economic development and public policy. "Kindling Hope: Stories Awakening the Heart" is Don's first fiction book. Its twenty stories awaken the heart by reminding us of the goodness in ourselves nd others. Don's earlier 2024 book, "The Civil War Yesterday and Today in Poetry," uses poetry to paint a vivid picture of Pre-Civil War America, Civil War America, and Post-Civil War America. It raises the prospect of a new civil war in America, caused by the insurmountable gulf in American's beliefs, values, and expectations for America in the future.His "America's Dream at a Crossroads: The 2024 Presidential Election and Beyond," became a bestseller due to its appeal in view of the 2024 presidential election. Since the book's release on July 8, 2024, Don was interviewed about the book and the upcoming election by over 50 media sources nationwide.Don worked in economic development and public policy for over forty years. Since 2020, he has taught graduate business students at the European Union-based Transcontinental University. Don has authored five nonfiction books and numerous articles and monographs on economic development and public policy. He is also the author of eleven poetry collections and ten photographic essays. He holds a doctorate in philosophy and several other degrees. He serves on the board of Seeds of Literacy, a nonprofit dedicated to improving adult literacy in Greater Cleveland. He is active in the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Cleveland Civil War Roundtable, Literary Cleveland, the Authors Guild, the Academy of American Poets, and the Poetry Society of America. Don and his wife, Mary, a retired Cleveland Clinic executive, live in the Greater Cleveland area. Read More Read Less