John W. McClarty Writes Of His Rise From Humble Beginnings To Become Acclaimed Lawyer, Judge

  • Monday, May 23, 2022

John W. McClarty has written his life story, telling of his rise from humble beginnings to becoming an acclaimed attorney and longtime Appeals Court judge.

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc., of Johnson City, Tn. announced the nationwide release of The Dreamer: John W. McClarty.

Judge McClarty, a judge on the Tennessee Court of Appeals, is a graduate of Austin Peay State University and the Southern University Law Center. He is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga.

In his autobiography, he shares his story of a black youth's dream to become a lawyer and the obstacles he overcame to successfully accomplish his goal. With family photos and family history, he details his struggles and how he accomplished success.

The Dreamer: John W. McClarty is available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble.com, and through Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. 




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