About the Author

About the Author

Mitchell Ball is a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) with more than 40 years of experience helping patients breathe easier. A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, writer, and founder of the South Florida paddling community All About Paddling, he is passionate about sharing stories that educate, inspire, and encourage others.

His books reflect the experiences that have shaped his life—from healthcare and personal resilience in Patient in the Mirror, to preserving the lessons of history in When the Last Witness Is Gone: Our Responsibility to Remember, and celebrating the natural beauty of South Florida in West Lake Park: More Than a Paddle. Mitchell lives in Hollywood, Florida, where he continues to write, paddle, and inspire readers through his love of people, history, and the outdoors.