About the Book Get to know the man behind the 5 Love Languages(R) . You just might discover yourself along the way. Many people are familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages(R) . But as influential as Gary has been, the surprising thing is . . . hes just a regular guy. And in the mirror of his life, you might discover your own story, too. In Life Lessons and Love Languages , youll journey with Gary from his upbringing in Small Town, USA to becoming a bestselling author and international speaker. Youll discover five influences that shaped him: home, education, marriage, children, and vocation--and youll see how these pillars of human society work together to form productive individuals. Getting to know Gary will be a lot of fun. But getting to know yourself and how the world works is a gift that this small-town kid doesnt want you to miss. Book Synopsis Get to know the man behind the 5 Love Languages(R) . You just might discover yourself along the way. Many people are familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages(R) . Millions have been transformed by this New York Times bestselling book. But as influential as Gary has been, the surprising thing is . . . hes just a regular guy, not much different than you and me. And in the mirror of his life, you might discover your own story, too. In Life Lessons and Love Languages , youll look behind the curtain for a glimpse of Garys life, from his upbringing in Small Town, USA to becoming a bestselling author and international speaker. What makes him tick may surprise you! In Garys story, youll discover five great influences that shaped his, and most of our lives: home, education, marriage, children, and vocation. Even if you dont experience each influence yourself, youll benefit from seeing how these pillars of human society work together to form productive individuals. Getting to know Gary will be a lot of fun. But getting to know yourself and how the world works is a gift that this small-town kid doesnt want you to miss. About the Author GARY CHAPMAN, PhD -author, speaker, counselor-has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the #1 bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages series(R) and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary travels the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. For more information, visit his website at www.5lovelanguages.com.