Mike McCarthy
Book Author
Known in the business as a top economic strategist and as a passionate fund-raiser
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The Sounds and Smells of My Childhood I
The Sounds and Smells of My Childhood II
My Road to Sobriety
LA Times Book Exhibit
Who Is Mike McCarthy?
Mike McCarthy was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Sault Sainte Marie. He is a graduate of Loretto Catholic High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Superior State University.
He has had an extensive economic development career that began in his hometown of the Sault in 1970. He is known in the business as a top economic strategist and a fiery, passionate fund raiser. His fundraising companies have raised over $400 million for communities around the United States and Canada. Like his first book, this second autobiography’s proceeds will be given to the Soo Theatre Project in his hometown of the Sault.
He and wife Judy live in Denver.
Mike McCarthy's Books
My Road to Sobriety
The Sounds and Smells of My Childhood
The Sounds and Smells of My Childhood II
Book Reviews
I knew the author when I was a kid. He is a friend of the family and grew I to be a nice man as a teen he was “full of the devil” but like able just the same. Things were somewhat different for the next generation which is my generation…
My home town too, Jean J.S.
JMS
Easy reading. This is a good reference for those who would like to write an informal family biography for your kids and grandchildren! All the profits go to a non-profit cause to help restore the old Soo Theater.
Cindy C
My wife and I grew up in the Soo. The book brought back memories of the town and people. A quick and fun read.
Hometown memories
Paul Lawrence
“Mike takes the reader through his battle with alcoholism and shares the insights gained from more than 50 years of sobriety. The book is written in a way that any person can appreciate. Alcoholics at any stage of their lives, family members, coworkers and friends of alcoholics and people dealing with similar ailments and addictions will find support and understanding.
Mike reveals that if he can help just one person it will be worth breaking anonymity and writing the book. I’m sure that Mike will succeed far beyond his dream.”
Tom Ewing
I finished your book, Mike! I so enjoyed reading it…you have helped millions of people by your heartfelt emotions and sharing your truth. It is a great service that you have done to so many that go through the nightmare of loving or being mired in addiction.
God Bless you for writing this raw and deeply inspiring book!
Jackie Benson
