The Life and Times of the not so Great Jay Kafner

History will judge Jay Kafner, but Jay Kafner has already judged history and found it severely lacking.

— Jay Kafner, 'On the Impermanence of Others'

The Mythic Rise

Few men have inspired so many questions, so few answers, and absolutely no historians.

Born under circumstances that remain largely unverified, Jay Kafner went on to live a life of ambition, questionable judgment, and remarkable confidence in his ability to figure things out later.

At one point, Jay was officially presumed dead. Unfortunately for everyone involved, he was not available to confirm this. His alleged death was never fully verified, his disappearance was never adequately explained, and eventually he reappeared—apparently without having consulted the appropriate authorities.

His journey would take him through triumphs, setbacks, near-misses, and several decisions that are best described as “interesting.”

Some say he was destined for greatness. Others simply say they knew him in college.

Now, for the first time, the legend—or at least Jay’s version of it—is finally being told. Assuming, of course, that this is actually Jay.

"Fantastic 3.5 stars."

- A. Stout

"An unforgettable story. Mostly because we’re still trying to forget it."

- R.L. Stein

"A breathtaking account of one man’s lifelong battle with common sense—and his refusal to surrender."

-N. Pilsner

I laughed. I cried. I questioned several life choices—including reading this book.

- N.A. Hops

A compelling reminder that ‘not so great’ is still technically better than ‘not at all.’

- Richard P. Caskwell

Prepare for the literary event of the century. The definitive biography of Jay Kafner will soon grace the shelves of A book store.