Carl Douglas Peterson was born and raised on a family dairy farm in New England. An engaging narrator, he is among the last who can write from personal experience about the scarcity of the depression, the fear, sacrifices, and patriotism during World War II and the exuberance in that brief, post-war period when we felt safe and when the middle class was born Growing up during the war inspired him to become a naval aviator. In1955, days after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy, was selected for flight training, and earned his wings. He saw flight service during the Cuban Crisis. Peterson graduated from MIT as a recipient of a prestigious Sloan Fellowship, which gives support and recognition to early career scientists and managers. His business career included many years with International Paper Company and then with Danbury Hospital from where he retired. Prior to writing Home Front, he has written five business books, numerous essays , and audio and video tapes. He has also written several pieces about fly fishing, a published poem and an award-winning song. He is the proud father of three interesting children. He and his wife live in Connecticut