• About The Author

    John Kavanagh is the former CEO of Marketing Corporation of America (MCA), a $100MM management consulting and research company, located in Westport, CT, and Chicago, IL. He earned a BA degree from Yale University and an MBA in Finance from Columbia University. After MCA was acquired by the Interpublic Group, John returned to the study of history, which he had majored in at Yale. At that time, he became very concerned about the rise of totalitarianism globally and the growing influence of ideologies in bringing dictators to power. This motivated him to spend several years researching political and religious ideologies. Drawing on this extensive research, his proven analytical skills, and his historical knowledge, he wrote Path to Power, Road to Ruin: The Dangers of Religious and Political Ideologies.

  • The author is one of a select group of Indie authors interviewed by Kirkus Reviews for the April 15, 2025 issue of its magazine.

    Here is a link to the interview

    In addition, his new book has received a very favorable review from Kirkus Reviews, Book Trib Reviews, City Reviews, and U.S. Reviews.

    Here is the link to the City Reviews book review

    Here is the link to the Book Trib review

    Here is the link to the Kirkus review

    Here is the link to the US review

    Also, Kavanagh is doing several presentations of his new book at club meetings in Connecticut. The head of the speaker committee at one of the clubs where he presented, said:

    “Your story was stimulating, thought-provoking, and riveting. You made quite an impression on the membership group. In particular, the framework for your remarks was a brilliant structure within which to connect the dots on a complex, yet compelling topic. Together with your meticulous research and deft delivery, it was a pleasure and a privilege to be in the audience.”

    Here is a video of a recent presentation

    The author has several more talks scheduled for the remainder of 2025. He is available to do additional presentations. Please reach out to him at ptprtr@aol.com to set up a time when he might speak to your group.

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