About the Author
David is a spiritual care counselor serving hospice patients and their families in San Diego, California. He holds a master's degree in religion from Yale University, a bachelor's degree in theology from the University of Hartford, and is the author of four books, including most recently Leaving God Behind from Wipf and Stock Publishers. David is known for his caring demeanor, conversational style, and appreciation for the dark asymmetries of life.
Why I Write
Writing for me is an impulse, cathartic at times, while at other times simply a form of play as I sit on the couch with my beloved cat Bruce, cup of coffee, computer, and allow my mind to wander where it will. These days I try not to write for anyone in particular, keeping in mind the advice of Cyril Connolly who once said, "Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self." If you happen to find something in these meditations nourishing I am grateful.
Connect
Interested in connecting with the author? All cordial correspondence are welcome at davidauten@aya.yale.edu
