Finding Purpose and Reinvention: The Journey of Calvin Barry Schwartz
Calvin Barry Schwartz’s life story is one of constant evolution and unwavering resilience. Graduating from Rutgers University College of Pharmacy just before 1970, Schwartz embarked on a twenty-five-year career in sales before transitioning into the realm of journalism, novel writing, and broadcasting.
His latest literary endeavor, the recently released second novel titled “There’s A Tortoise in My Hair; A Journey to Spirit,” (recipient of the prestigious Kirkus STAR), delves deep into the intricacies of human experience and the quest for meaning. The protagonist, Cameron Simmons, navigates a tumultuous journey haunted by the insults of his past and the uncertainties of his future.
From childhood trauma to the looming threat of the Vietnam War draft, failed relationships, and struggles w...