Ben Alex is the author of almost forty books, ranging from children's books to biographies, inspirational, and adult spirituality. He received the coveted C.S. Lewis Gold Medal for best Christian children's book. He has also been involved in the charismatic and ecumenical movements. Having lived for many years in California and Oregon, he now resides in Denmark with his wife. He has six children. He currently invests his talents as art director and designer in the illustrated book division for Scandinavia Publishing House.