Michael has had unparalleled success as a business leader, entrepreneur, inventor, and writer. He has 14 US Patents and has advised The Coca-Cola Company, NASA, and the United Nations. Living in Tennessee with his wife, Emilie, Michael is a proud father of five daughters and grandfather to nine grandchildren.

“What a truly superb and beautiful book! Michael Menard is a master story teller, whose tales brought me from laughter one moment to tears another. The Kite That Couldn’t Fly is chock full of wisdom, humor, and insights about why we thrive and why we stumble. It shows how unconditional love, hope, faith, and a strong spine overcome the most difficult circumstances. I’m grateful for the pleasure of reading it and know it will be an inspiration and uplift to all who read it.”

— Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, author of The Adverse Childhood Experience Workbook