John Newton lives in Rochester, New York with his wife Sharon. He was employed more than thirty-eight years at the Eastman Kodak Research Labs, where his career was centered in silver halide crystal technology. He has a strong interest in the essence of God and the scope of Existence, including the universe with its vast collection of galaxies, stars, and planets. John pursued a lifelong desire to write about the meaning of life, specifically man's innate nature and purpose in life, and the value of the human experience on Earth.