John Grogan

John Grogan is an American journalist and non-fiction writer born in Detroit, Michigan. He is best known as the author of the #1 international bestseller Marley & Me (2005), a memoir about his family's dog that has sold eight million copies and was adapted into a major motion picture. His other notable work includes The Longest Trip Home (2008), a memoir exploring parental expectations and personal identity, along with several bestselling children's books.

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