Author Hermogenes Newhouse is a former banking professional who was inspired to write his self-help book, Bandage and Stitches for the Soul, from his personal experiences. Having battled with suicidal tendencies during high school, he subsequently grappled with a number of life events, including the recent financial meltdown. It was then that he elected to make a dramatic shift in his world. After working for fifteen years in the mortgage banking industry, he changed careers entirely. His book recounts this revelation, informed by the people he met along his journey. The author is a graduate o...