Joseph BantaJoseph Banta is the youngest of his nine brothers and sisters. He was raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania where he learned the value of hard work, ethics, farming, carpentry, honor in his name and resourcefulness. Valuable life lessons in characte and love of brethren were learned by closely observing the actions and consequences of those around him. He was taught that nothing replaces hard work, that your word is your bond, and you can be strong while also being compassionate. Joe would go on to serve in the armed forces, graduate from college, and become a respected personal trainer. He joined the military during the first Gulf War and has gone on to remain a professional security consultant. The most important item to note about the author is that he is known to think through and deliver diplomatic solutions to controversial situations. Read More Read Less