Search

Joann was raised in Old Forge, a small coal mining town in northeastern Pennsylvania. Her parents were poor, hardworking people of Italian descent. Growing up she faced many painful hardships. Only a teenager when she married, she suffered much abuse, causing a breakdown. Joann was barely seventeen when she bore her first child. Despite her sufferings, she was determined to raise her children with love and faith in God. She had an unusual experience as a child, causing her to believe that God had bestowed her with so many gifts and talents because He had something special for her to do with her life. This book not only answers the never-ending question: "Whatever possessed you to become a clown?" It gives hope and inspiration to others who may be suffering abuse and trials, that through faith in God and themselves, they too can overcome adversity, and live a happy, fulfilling life.

Jo Jo the Clown has been a full-time, professional entertainer since 1982. She is very well known and respected by children, adults and the media in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. After the success of her first book, the autobiography "Jo Jo Famous," she was inspired to write childrenas books. "The True-Life Adventures of Jo Jo the Clown" is based on real, true-life happenings, which she has actually experienced throughout her long, successful career. Jo Joas stories are not only fun to read, entertaining and heartwarming; she also strives to share how values, faith and kindness are an important part of growing up, allowing us to become happier, better human beings. Although this book was basically written for children; moms, dads, grandparents and all grown-up kids are sure to enjoy the many fun antics and true, comical predicaments Jo Jo has found herself in over the years! Some of the names and places may have been changed just a wee tad; however, read closely. You might just find yourself saying, aHey! Didnat THAT happen to Jo Jo at our party?a