The author spent his youth along the banks of the two rivers - the Mississippi and the Ohio. After Hi-school, WWII took him to Calcutta where he met and married a good looking nurse also in the service. After traveling a bit courtesy his rich uncle - the two finally settled in Woodland, Washington and raised four kids, eleven grandkids and eight great-grandkids - so far. After trying almost everything the author has decided to try to "Better the World." The first two books written are message books, understanding that a message needs a good story to carry it. The third book is non-fiction and summarizes a world of experiences that lead to a complete belief in God.