Berri was born in the Bronx, New York. After many years, his family moved to Yonkers, New York where he finished high school. After graduation, he relocated back to the Bronx with his mother and brother to an area called 'Little Italy' within the section known as Fordham. Early on, Berri worked various jobs from shining shoes, grocer, butcher, managing a national five and dime store to owning a lunch truck. At eighteen, he became licensed as a Real Estate sales person and insurance agent. Berri married his high school sweetheart, Louisa, and together, raised their children. Getting a new start, Berri turned a one-man business into a successful contract janitorial service employing over 100 individuals. Berri sold his business relocating to Florida and graduated Columbia State University with an online degree. He became a banking specialist with one of the largest banking institutions in the nation. Retired now, he enjoys writing and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Berri has volunteered teaching Junior Achievement in the Florida public school district. In addition, he led a volunteer group for a reading program that included Kindergarten, first and second graders. He has also has done public speaking and has appeared in a few T.V. commercials, including voiceovers. Berri created the website retirementusa.com Berri began writing while working full-time having his first novel published after retirement. Since then, Berri has written numerous murder mysteries and children's books which can be found on his website: fredberri.com Berri believes the mind can imagine and create what you let it. An example he uses is the children's story we are all familiar with... 'Humpty Dumpty'... Berri claims he was pushed! Twist, turn, and bend the truth. Now it's fiction. See more on his website: fredberri.com