Mr. Hicks is a retired real estate developer who has lived most of his life in the American southeast. He lives in the mountains of northern Georgia (USA) with his wife, Patricia. Hicks has a profound love of Nature and values both the human drive for scientific inquiry and a sense of wonder and respect toward all life. Like the hero of this book, Mr. Hicks spent several years of his life "living off the land," only not to such an extreme degree, and on a beach instead of in a mountain cave. To this day Hicks enjoys building, being outdoors, and growing his own food. Hicks is an advocate for responsible consumption, conservation, and critical thinking. For pleasure and personal growth, he enjoys media about Nature, science, and philosophy. He is personal friends since 2012 with his coauthor, Mr. Wesley, along with other authors and publishers who advocate for greater understanding, respect and care for Nature.