Ellie's Wish

Joan Mitchell David was born in Muskegon, Michigan, in 1931. She has lived most of her life in Muskegon, but loves to travel. The only state she has not visited is Alaska, but since she has written so much about it, Alaska is her next place to visit. She has also been to many places in Europe, Mexico, and Canada.

Joan is an animal person and loves any and all animals. She takes in any strays that come to her porch looking for food and/or shelter.

Joan is part of a large family: at time of publishing, she has five daughters, fifteen grandchildren, and twenty-seven great-grandchildren.