Author Bio



Bob Farina, a native New Yorker and St. John’s University graduate, boasts an impressive career spanning over four decades. After a successful 30-year stint as a corporate executive at Bloomingdales Department Store, Bob went on to serve as COO of Hart Systems for a decade. In 2006, he relocated to Charleston, SC, and now works as a real estate professional. Bob and his wife, Mary Ann, make their home on Daniel Island in Charleston. A passionate golfer, Bob enjoys playing on Charleston’s many exceptional courses. The Island of Hope marks Bob’s fourth novel, following his earlier works, Fabric of America, The Donut and the Hole, and Fateful Outcomes. Additionally, his memoir, I Didn’t Always Like Calamari, can be found alongside his novels on www.bookbaby.com and most eBook platforms.

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