I was born and raised in Chicago. I am one of thirteen children who were raised by a single mom after my father passed away. As a child, I used sports and studying as the way to struggle against the dangers and temptations (诱惑) of urban life. I left home at an early age to attend school at Lake Forest Academy and then attended college.

Being away from home was difficult. Growing up on the streets was lonely and hurtful. I was able to enjoy being around different, educated people and learned a great deal about life from them.

The reason I wrote Emotional Core Therapy is that I have seen too much needless suffering and wanted to do something about it. Writing a book was the best way that I can let the world know that feelings of anxiety, depression, and anger are treatable. Many humans have suffered because they were not taught how to properly love themselves. My book works from the reader’s opinion and world view.

My book uses five easy steps to treat emotional issues and emphasizes the root cause of emotional or psychic problems. My book teaches people how to identify (鉴别) and let out those feelings.

The book will benefit anyone as long as they put in the time and effort to change their relationships. Feelings of fear and sadness are going to enter our lives, whether we like them or not. Why not be prepared? I use rain, thunderstorms, and hurricanes to describe spiritual pain. We can never really know when bad weather hits. Why not carry an umbrella? Why not know where the nearest shelter is located?