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Patrick Livingston

Born: 05/15/1949   Detroit , MI
Parents: Robert and Hazel M. Livingston
Spouse: Janet
Children: Bridget, Patrick Jr., Brendan
Address(es):
Permanent :
15433 Essex
Grosse Pointe , MI 48230
Contact Information:
Phone : 313-824-8222
Email : [email protected]
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Image of Summer Dreams: The Story of Bob-lo Summer Dreams: The Story of Bob-lo Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult Wayne State University Press 2008
Image of Eight Steamboats: Sailing Through the Sixties Eight Steamboats: Sailing Through the Sixties
- 2005 Michigan Notable Book 		Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult Wayne State University Press 2004
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I became addicted to reading in my early youth. I discovered my gift for writing in adolescence. I write to share my gift with those who share my pleasure in sitting down and reading a good story. I attribute my success in writing to my gift and an infinity of persistence and patience.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Inquiries regarding workshops, readings and presentations may be communicated to me at the above contact information.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
Michigan Notable Book Award for Eight Steamboats 2005

Memberships:

Name Date
Great Lakes Maritime Institute
Marine Auxiliary Guild, Detroit Historical Society
Marine Historical Society of Detroit
Southeast Michigan Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Master of Science (M.S.) Vocational Education Louisiana State University Baton Rouge , LA 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Monteith College, Wayne State University Detroit , MI 1972

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
4H Youth Agent and Extension Educatior
- Worked with Michigan Sea Grant. Co-developed the Great Lakes Education Program, the Youth Mentor Program and the Seti River Education Program linking students in Michigan and Nepal. 		Michigan State University Lansing , MI 1977 -2002
Volunteer
- Served in the area of agriculture 		United States Peace Corps Nepal 1972 -1976
Sailor U.S. Merchant Marine 1967 -1972
Freelance writer
- Currently working with the Great Lakes and Nepal programs

Other Resources:

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