Born into the carnival life of a Borscht Belt Catskills hotel family, Bart A. Charlow, has never let the ordinary constrain him.<br>From professional photography to painting he has always set his creativity free, now entering into the realm of authorship. His first book, <strong>"A Catskill Carnival"</strong>, is a memoir of his early years in a unique setting, coming to terms with it and cherishing its life lessons. <strong>"Pickle Barrel Tales"</strong>, his second book is a companion to Carnival, featuring over 50 wry vignettes from several "mountain rats" about the Borscht Belt, illustrated with humorous sketches.<br>Retiring from over 50 years as a career CEO, a Licensed Family Therapist and educator, today Bart shares the wisdom gained by coaching and mentoring nonprofit executives.<br>He has been a favored speaker on TV, radio and in print media for decades. Among honors he holds is the Jefferson Award for his community leadership and service.<br>For pleasure he pursues plein air painting and leads a group of artists regularly. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, grown children and grandchildren.
