John Kelly is a renowned author, specializing in narrative history. His work has received widespread praise from literary reviewers, history scholars, statesmen, and international activists, including former President Bill Clinton.
Kelly has written several highly acclaimed books, including "The Graves Are Walking: The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People," "The Great Mortality: An Intimate History of the Black Death, The Most Devastating Plague of All Time," and "Three on the Edge: Three Patients In Search of a Medical Miracle." His books are known for their meticulous research, engaging narrative, and historical significance.
In his latest book, "Never Surrender: Winston Churchill and Britain's Decision to Fight Nazi Germany in the Fateful Summer of 1940," Kelly explores the tense months following Germany's takeover of Poland, France, Holland, Belgium, and Czechoslovakia. The book focuses on the debates within Britain's War Cabinet about whether to negotiate with Germany or continue fighting, a decision that would have significant consequences for the course of World War II.
Kelly is a sought-after speaker and has given talks at prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution, Princeton University, New York University, and Fordham University, among others. He has also made numerous appearances on NPR, C-Span, and the History Network. Kelly divides his time between New York City and Sandisfield, Massachusetts.