James is a retired pastor and has served as a hospice chaplain for three years. He has a vast amount of experience in working with the dying and being there for those who have faced the death of a loved ones. His experience has given him not just insight into the needs of hurting people, but also a heart for them. This concern is obvious throughout this book. He has lived and served in Michigan all his life. He pastored for 39 years in the thumb region of Michigan. His first wife, Nancy, died after they were married more than 43 years. He has two daughters and five grandchildren. Watching his