Robert (Bob) Bailor is a recently retired philosophy professor, mental health therapist and chemical addictions counselor. He has published seven other books, two non-fiction books in the field of philosophy (Passion, Longing and God and A Month of Wonders), one non-fiction book in addiction counseling (Chemical Addiction & Family Members), a trilogy of novels (Through Fire to Faith, Through Horror to Hope and Through Loss to Love) and a fictionalized self-help book (Getting Older). All books are summarized and available at his website, robertbailor.com. Bob has also published numerous professional articles in the fields of philosophy and counseling, and he has presented professional talks at national conferences on the topics of teaching philosophy, spirituality, counseling family members of addicts/alcoholics and advancing professional counseling skills. His passions are his faith, his family and his writing. Bob lives in Westerville, OH with his wife, Mary Rose. He has three grown children and four grandchildren.