Douglas Escher was born into the Catholic faith and, now at the age of seventy-six, he is still living and growing his faith. For the past 35 years he has been involved in Dale Carnegie Training and the difference this work does for people greatly aligns with his faith and family. His writings were inspired by his service in the Vietnam War. Like most Vietnam vets, the struggles upon returning home were challenging. These writings were inspired by what he learned from that experience.