About the Author
Jack Whalen
Jack Whalen is a true embodiment of resilience, ambition, and the American Dream. Born and raised in a small town in upstate New York, Jack’s life has been shaped by a relentless drive to succeed and a passion for sports. A natural athlete, he excelled in four scholastic sports during high school and later embraced golf, skiing, and coaching youth teams, instilling in others the same discipline and determination that defined his own journey.
After earning AA and BS degrees in mathematics, Jack carved out a successful career in IT, designing cutting-edge software and leading global infrastructure audits for industry giants like GE and NEC as a project manager and independent consultant. His professional achievements are matched only by his personal ones—raising two accomplished children with his college sweetheart while navigating life’s highs and lows.
Now residing near Atlanta to be close to his son and grandchildren, with his daughter in Los Angeles, Jack has turned his focus to writing. In A Victim of Circumstance,
he masterfully blends compelling fiction with real-life experiences, chronicling the extreme adversity that shaped him into the self-made man he is today.
With five published books to his name, Jack’s mission is clear: to inspire others by sharing his journey, the obstacles he has overcome, and the peace he has found along the way. Through his writing, Jack continues to connect with readers, offering wisdom, hope, and a testament to the power of perseverance.