The author's background is one of science and technology. He began his technical career in the field of semiconductor research and has published books and articles on a wide variety of subjects. He began his serious writing career with a book on semiconductor physics. Becoming an electronics design engineer then inspired him to write on the subject of electronics. Subsequently he worked for many years as a technical publications manager, where his interests in science, technology, electronics, logic, software and writing all came together. It was in this capacity that he gained a reputation for being able to make even the most complex matters seem easy to understand, and this same skill has been utilised to its fullest in this work that addresses the ultimate mysteries of mankind: the meaning of life itself. The author now works full-time as a freelance writer and he, his wife, and their two married children, all live in the South of England.

A Message from the Author

I have tried to make this book entertaining as well as interesting. It represents the fruit of over 25 year's pondering - hardly the blinking of an eye! You can see more of where I am coming from by reading the Preface, and the ground the book covers from the Contents. You can also read extracts to make sure this book is not too 'light' for you - just because it seeks to avoid metaphysical jargon! For the aim is to show you that science and religion need not be in opposition, and that if you look for the connections rather than to strengthen the barriers, the two 'philosophies' can become complementary. As a result, I have found that it is possible to build a solid Christian faith that is both Bible-based and fully accepts the findings of modern science. I hope my findings and ruminations will either help to bring you to a faith or to strengthen your existing faith by placing it in the context of modern understanding.

Jonathan Kingsley, 2003