I just bought this book on Kindle. We can discuss it after I've read it but the author is
Marcus Brotherton.
Bio from Amazon writes:
Marcus Brotherton is a New York Times bestselling author and coauthor dedicated to writing books that inspire heroics, promote empathy, and encourage noble living.
His commendations include the Christopher Award for literature “that affirms the highest values of the human spirit.”
I won't ever give up on my Christian values even as I explore much secular wisdom these days.