Andrew Joseph Clarke is a contemporary centenarian. He is the son of English immigrants James and Sarah Clarke and was born in the midst of the catastrophic 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. He sojourns over a hundred years of life, bringing cataclysmic change to a historic period of American history. From decade to decade, Andrew finds that life only has meaning when trusting God to bring hope and purpose to devastating situations. The Centenarian speaks to every person who is searching for purpose and meaning in life. These memoirs challenge the reader to look inward and deal with loss, the value of meaningful relationships, and the aging process. This historically accurate account brings hope to every reader who is willing to feel the pain and heartache of Mr. Clarke, the centenarian who finds joy and fulfillment at every turn in his lifelong journey. The Centenarian will make you laugh and cry. Hope and joy will fill your spirit as you journey with the centenarian.