Da Hell Mit Da Kotchke

About the Book

The book includes incidents from early childhood to present, in various times and places of various tempers and moods; ironic, tragic, hopefully amusing, some sexual content reflecting my youthful attractions and exuberance. I am now beautifully at peace, overlooking the tidal marsh outside my home in Cape Cod with “lamp of day” and “orb of night” adding to the magic.

About the Author

Milton Schwartz: Born July 1919 in Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia, Milton grew up in a family with roots in the Yiddish culture of Eastern Europe. His father made a living as a Philadelphia milkman on a horse and wagon, his mother was a housewife. His youth was illuminated by experiences with strange, foreign grandparents. He attended Penn State in Architecture, a true fit with his passion for creative pursuits. He graduated with honors and a commission as 2nd Lieutenant, Corps of Engineers. He served 4 1/2 years of active military duty WW2; Regimental Operations Officer, Battalion Commander in newly formed Aviation Engineers, finishing tour on Okinawa and Ie Shima invasion, constructing landing strips for fighter aircraft accompanying bombers to Japan. After the war, he pursued a successful career running an architectural practice and served as faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to an abiding interest in visual art and design, Milton maintained a keen lifelong interest in writing, both in his professional and personal life.