The author has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of knowledge in almost all disciplines including astronomy, geology, paleontology, anthropology, biology, genetics, history, social evolution, religion, agronomy, economics and politics. Born in 1928, Dr. Sarkar overcame extreme poverty, famine, an epidemic and survived the Muslim atrocities. He resides in America where he has remained for over four decades. Dr. Sarkar's life and his writing are a testament of his faith in the future of our earth, and a plea for compassion to the most needful among us.