The author is 92 years old, born in Seattle and has lived on Mercer Island for many years. Her husband, Ben, was a lawyer and died when he was 71 years old so the author has been alone for many yea...view moreThe author is 92 years old, born in Seattle and has lived on Mercer Island for many years. Her husband, Ben, was a lawyer and died when he was 71 years old so the author has been alone for many years. She has four children, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren at the present time. Her son and his wife live in this area but the others live all over - Oregon, Texas and Kentucky. The author has published two other books. They are Cancer Saved My Life and The Doctor Who Dared To Be Different.view less