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Alexander Besher
April 16, 2020
One of the greatest writers . . . ever. Eternal flame maestro, author of the novel "Transformations" (Chicago Review Press, Jan. 1, 1975). 5.0 out of 5 stars (Amazon): A novel about the history of literature . . . Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018. . . ."Very erudite, brilliant. A genius wordsmith, layered and fascinating." Check back in 500 years, maybe he'll be universally discovered by then. True genius. (says his publisher, took me 8 seconds to sign him up))
T Dee
August 21, 2012
I knew john since i was a child.He and his brothers and sisters and my sisters and brother grew up in the same block of Elmwood.What a kind and gentle man john was.John was the true meaning of a Gentleman. My most sincere condolences to the Mella family.
Alexander Besher
July 31, 2012
I woke up this morning thinking about John 30 or 40 years after the fact, Googled, and found him here. Whaddyaknow, John! Transformations. Your book is right by my side. When you run into Lena Ray, say hi to her for me. Marlowe, too.
Jan Stephens
April 20, 2012
I worked with John at Light Quarterly and I saw how much he loved the magazine. He was a very talented writer who was very dedicated to his craft. My condolences to his family.
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Sharon McCarthy
April 20, 2012
My sympathy and prayers to all of John's family and friends - his care for his mother, Katherine, will always be an inpiration to me in my hospice efforts - again, I hope family, friends and faith are a support to you all - Sharon McCarthy
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