John Smale was a therapist for many, many years. He has a deep understanding of problems, their causes and their treatment. As an author he writes in a way that is easily understood and he includes humour, one of the greatest medicines ever. His short stories and metaphor books are well respected and are set reading for some American Universities because they show how therapeutic value can be gained from adding different viewpoints to problems and their resolution can be conducted in simple, constructive and entertaining ways. He has also written short stories that entertain, shock and explore the darker sides of life.