John Grogan – American journalist and author; Marley & Me, The Longest Trip Home; worldwide fame after the film with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson. Former editor and columnist, he wrote with warmth and humour about family and everyday life.
🐕 Marley & Me became a #1 New York Times bestseller. 🎬 Movie adaptation grossed over $240 million globally. 📰 Worked at The Philadelphia Inquirer and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. 🏡 Born in Detroit, raised in an Irish Catholic family. 📖 The Longest Trip Home tells of his upbringing and family ties. 👨👩👧 Father of three children, often featured in his memoirs. ✍️ Journalism explored family, morals, community. 📚 His dog memoir was translated into 30+ languages. 🎓 Graduate of Central Michigan University. 🏆 Won awards for his newspaper columns. 🙂 Fun fact: admitted Marley wrecked thousands in furniture but gave boundless joy.