Uncommon Sense: The Life of Marshall Erdman

A man who could build dreams...Mausas Erdmanas began life in America as a skinny sixteen year old with empty pockets. When he died as Marshall Erdman, he had built a lasting legacy of creativity and accomplishment. From his work with Frank Lloyd Wright to his unique Middleton Hills neighborhood concept, Erdman strove for perfection and beauty, and dedicated his life to achieving it.

Doug Moe is a lifelong resident of Madison, Wisconsin, where he writes a daily column for The Capital Times newspaper. His previous book, The World of Mike Royko, was a Chicago Tribune Choice Selection of the Year. He is currently finishing a book on the University of Wisconsin boxing program that will be published in 2004.

Alice D'Alessio has worked as a journalist, writer, and editor for her entire career, starting at Esquire magazine in New York City. From 1985 until 1996 she was director of Corporate Communications for Erdman & Associates and in that capacity was a witness to or participant in many of the events of Marshall Erdman's later years.