John R BarberJohn Barber was born at Rochford Hospital, just outside Southend, UK (40 miles east of London) in 1951. He grew up and has lived there for most of his life, despite travelling widely. He now lives with Jolly (his wife), Matthew (his son) (recently finished university) and three cats at their home in Southend (they also have a home in Trivandrum, India, where some of their family live). He holds three degrees: BA (Hons.), B.Sc. (Hons.) and PGCE. He has had three careers: secondary school science teacher, software engineer and computer consultant (including twelve years running his own business) and community worker, and has been involved in serving the community, in a wide variety of ways. He is now retired and continues to serve in the church and the community, including writing books. Read More Read Less