Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on January 08, 1937)

Happy birthday to the legendary Leon Forrest! Another year older, another tree more ancient—but none nearly as wise or captivating as you. Just like your masterpieces Divine Days and The Bloodworth Orphans, each year adds richness, depth and mythical charm to your story (though thankfully fewer plot twists than a Chicago winter).

Your vivid tales have beautifully intertwined history with mythology, turning everyday life in Windy City into an epic saga—earning us a gift that keeps on giving. If life were one of your novels, we'd all be eagerly reading ahead just to see what amazing triumph comes next. Keep inspiring us; may this chapter be divine in every way possible!