Alexander Gelman has been an attorney, college instructor, temporary superior court judge, and international lecturer in fields of jurisprudence. He is the author of several articles and works of fiction including The Trial of Ilych Boyarsky, an historical work, The Prophet of the "L" Line; the Return of the Prophet of the "L" Line, The Pacifica Doctrine, Protocol 17, and Life in Greenbean County. An avid sailor, he has participated in international sailboat races and continues his efforts with his wife, Peggy, of 46 years in sailing and searching for the real questions.