Chester Aaron


Chester Aaron was an American writer.

Early life and education

He was born in Butler, Pennsylvania to Albert and Celia Aaron.
He attended the following schools: Butler Senior High School, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and San Francisco State University.

Career

In addition to his writing, he has worked as a steel worker, an X-ray technician, a college professor, and a garlic farmer.

Works

For young adults:Better than Laughter An American Ghost, illustrated by David Lemon ; reprinted 2011 by Zumaya PublicationsHello to Bodega Spill Catch Calico! Gideon: A Novel Duchess Out of Sight, Out of Mind Lackawanna: A Novel Alex, Who Won His War Willa's Poppy Home to the Sea
For adults:The Cowbank – play produced at University of California BerkeleyAbout Us: A Novel ; reprinted 2012 by Zumaya – autobiographical novelGarlic Is Life: A Memoir with Recipes The Great Garlic Book: A Guide with Recipes Garlic Kisses: Human Struggles with Garlic Connections ; reprinted 2004 by Zumaya Black and Blue Jew: A Novel Whispers Symptoms of Terminal Passion Murder by Metaphor, 25 Loves
  • ''About Them: A Novel''