Alexander Schwab grew up in Switzerland and gained a master s degree in philosophy and history at Aberdeen University. He now lives in the beautiful Emmental region of Switzerland and fills the gaps between fishing trips by working as a management consultant. His hobbies include mushrooming, cooking, exploring the countryside, and reading poetry. He is the author of" Mushrooming without Fear, " "Dear Jim: Reflections on the Beauty of Angling", and "Hook, Line, and Thinker. "