Martin is a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the U.S. Army two weeks out of high school and has served honorably overseas. After his discharge he attended Lycoming College on the G. I. Bill. He is married to the love of his life, and is the proud father of two beautiful and talented daughters and one gorgeous granddaughter. His early life was spent in a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania. This experience is what inspired him to produce this presentation.
Over the years he has shown his presentation at many functions throughout Pennsylvania. Included are libraries, historical societies, high schools, book clubs, boy scouts, senior citizens groups, private showings and many others.
He has also written and published three novels, "THE COAL PICKER", "SOUL OF A FOOL" and "MY PATCH OF BITTER EARTH." These can be purchased through Amazon.com in either the ebook or paperback.
This is a view of my coal mining town from our doorway in the early 1940's.