Mike Wilson Jack London January 24, 2001 Read and Listen Online Session

Mike Wilson, publisher, author, and historian, is a renowned expert on the life and work of Jack London.

Since Mike was a teen he has admired the works of the prolific author. Since then he has been studying the life and writings of his idol, while following in his footsteps. Wilson has been on many adventures of his own culminating in his own authorship and gaining expert status when it comes to Jack. Much of Mike's information came from top experts on London. Mike has access to everything the World Jack London Bookstore in Glen Ellen, California, has to offer including access to the work of the late Russ Kingman, world renowned London expert.

He even had the opportunity to visit with Jack's youngest daughter, Becky before she passed away, who said of Wilson, "it was just like listening to Daddy."

Inspired by the "earthy eloquence" of London's work, Wilson has set out to dispel the myths about London's exciting, adventurous life while teaching children and adults around the country more about this inexhaustible writer. Wilson was even consulted by Walt Disney Entertainment for their Jack London CD.

Since 1987, Mike has been portraying Jack London for educators, students, and historical societies. He is so popular, he was able to turn his "hobby" into his profession. In addition to his appearances, he conducts personal tours of Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen, California. It is in these situations that he is able to tell the real story about London.

Mike and his wife Margie, both London scholars, enjoy life in Sonoma County, California where they live happily with a menagerie of animals including their (online) bookstore cat named Harley. Visit their website at www.getyourwordsworth.com and learn more about Mike Wilson and Jack London. Stop in the bookstore and hear Harley purrrrrrr!

Mike will be prepared to discuss London's adventures, experiences, and his works. Don't miss this event; you never know when you'll get to meet Jack London "in the flesh" again!