Charles Determan Sr is an independent Christian Philosopher and graduate of Marquette University. B.A. Psychology. Married to Jennie and has three children and four grandchildren. Presently works in the manufacturing sector and is active in his church and recovery community and has recently completed one year of study at John Calvin Theological Seminary with an emphasis on Pastoral Care. The expanding role of recovery in modernity and the importance of becoming familiar with the depths of our life just as much as we are aware and drawn to the surface of things is the driving force of his writing.