She Was Eighteen and a Half

About the Book

This remarkable memoir traces Albert Elias’s youth in New York City during the Great Depression, his experience on D-Day, his marriage, children, and a series of humorous and poignant life adventures certain to capture the hearts of any reader. He introduces a host of wonderfully eccentric characters, including a series of great aunts and uncles, and shares the richness of his life and the wisdom of his years in an energetic style. The book is spiced by the wry and humorous observations of his wife, Rea, who provides a second point of view on the story.

About the Author

Albert Elias grew up in New York City during the Great Depression. After serving in the army, he became a successful salesman in pharmaceuticals. He is the author of The Sonora Mutation and The Bowman Test, published by Avon and Dell. He currently lives in Florida with his wife, Rea.