John W. Fike

John W. Fike was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He grew up, as the old song says, on "the poor side of town" and understands that our circumstances and choices—along with the choices of others—can have far-reaching consequences. When he was 19 years old, John was drafted into the U.S. Army to serve in the Vietnam War. Twenty years after his tour of duty, he began to notice tremors in his arms. John was later diagnosed with Parkinson's disease from exposure to the chemical Agent Orange in Vietnam. This diagnosis forced him to end a lengthy career as a respiratory therapist and years of clinical experience. Facing this professional loss, he found solace in writing.

John lives in Eighty-Four, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Mary. He is the proud father of two daughters, Jessica and Katie.