Robert Lawrence Smith

Robert Lawrence Smith is a lifelong Quaker with deep roots in the faith.

He comes from a family with a long history in the Society of Friends, providing him with firsthand experience of Quaker traditions and values.

Smith served as the head of a prominent Friends school, giving him insight into Quaker education.

His background includes Ivy League education, which he frequently mentions in the book.

Smith's writing style is personal and reflective, often drawing on his own experiences and family anecdotes to illustrate Quaker principles.

While he presents a traditional East Coast Quaker perspective, some readers note that his views may not represent the diversity within modern Quakerism.