Dr. Cell received his PH.D in philosophy of religion from Princeton University. He has taught and written about philosophy, religion, and psychology for forty years, the last twenty three at the Un...view moreDr. Cell received his PH.D in philosophy of religion from Princeton University. He has taught and written about philosophy, religion, and psychology for forty years, the last twenty three at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
For the past ten years he has served as a hospice volunteer, spending time with patients who are close to death and with their families. He speaks of his book as inspired by some memorable people he has known in this work. He draws, too, from his experiences of the loss of people he has cared deeply for and from times with friends and family that have brought him meaning, courage, and delight.view less