James E. Gibson

James E. Gibson (James Edwin Gibson) is the author of three books, as well as numerous online articles.

He holds an MBA, as well as B.S. degrees in mining engineering and civil engineering, all from the University of Kentucky. But he has loved to read and write since childhood. His college electives included several English courses and some Communications courses.

Over the years, he has worked a variety of second jobs to help keep the bills paid while seeking to fulfill his dream of being a successful writer.

His first book was True Christianity: It May Not Be What You Think (2014, second edition 2015, third edition 2017). His second book was Several True (I Think) Stories: Can Truth Be Stranger Than Fiction? (2016, second edition 2017). His third book was A Hillbilly: His Search for the Correct Path (2020). He has also written numerous articles for websites such as Google Blogger, Newsvine, Yahoo! Voices (and its predecessor Associated Content), and Helium.

A series of unusual events/coincidences and the author's inappropriate way of speaking about them led to a series of things that resulted in a few brief psychiatric hospitalizations and outpatient psychiatric treatment during 1993-1996. But he was blessed immeasurably during that time and is now as well.

James is a former agnostic who became a Christian during his college years. He is a very ecumenical, nondenominational Christian who seeks to love everyone. He would love for all persons to live happier, healthier, longer, more fruitful lives and feels that as we come closer to practicing true Christianity, we come closer to reaching this ideal, too.