David P. Diaz, Ed.D., is an author and retired college professor. His writings have spanned the gamut between peer-reviewed technical articles to his memoir, which won the 2006 American Book Award. Dr. Diaz holds bachelor and master of science degrees from California Polytechnic State University, a master of arts in philosophical apologetics from Houston Christian University, and a doctoral degree in education from Nova Southeastern University where he earned the 2000 Research Excellence Award. He lives with his wife and youngest daughter on the central coast of California.