Dr. Andrew Erlich is a prominent clinical psychologist, author and nationally-known speaker. His book, The Long Shadows, is a true-life novel about the life of his remarkable and much-loved uncle, Jake Erlich.
Jake was, at one time, the world’s tallest man. He was discovered by Hollywood as a teenager and became a star during the silent film era, starring in around 50 films. After that, he spent 14 years touring with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as a sideshow performer. His talent as an entertainer was enormous; he was an accomplished dancer and musician. He was a talented, painter, photographer, poet and sculptor, whose works can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of Natural history in New York.
The Long Shadows is the story of the man best known as Jack Earle, who would overcome shyness, depression, temporary blindness and the physical challenges of his giant frame. He became an inspiration to those who knew him and touched countless others with his kindness and artistry.
Dr. Erlich spent ten years researching and writing this loving portrayal of his uncle, who died at the age of 46 on the day the author turned three.
Dr. Erlich is the author of two previous books, Selling to Latinos: Building a Bridge to Understanding, and Exploring Culture: Cultural Overviews and Insights. Both books provide essential insights drawn from his nearly three decades of cross-cultural research, motivational analysis and studies of organizational development.
He is a frequent contributor to national news and business publications. His byline has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Adweek Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine and Advertising Age, among others. His cross-cultural insights and expert commentary have also been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Business Week, Newsweek and The New York Times. Dr. Erlich has appeared on a variety of local, national and international Spanish-language radio and television shows, including “La Nueva California,” a 19-part television series about the Latino population broadcast by Univision.
Dr. Erlich is also a renowned motivational speaker and educator whose speaking engagements include Freeing the Giant, The Yoga of Change, and Cross-Cultural Success. In 2010 and 2011, Dr. Erlich was awarded the prestigious “Top5 Speaker” designation by Speakers Platform, one of the nation’s most prominent speakers bureaus. He also earned the “Platinum Speaker” designation offered by Meeting Planners International.
Dr. Erlich has been a clinical psychologist for more than thirty years. He began practicing in Los Angeles in 1981 and opened his current Scottsdale practice in 2002.
Dr. Erlich lives in Scottsdale with his wife Robin. He has two children, Ben and Danielle.
To order the book and learn more, visit www.thelongshadowsbook.com.
