Dr. Ron Brown, grandson of a Methodist minister, grew up in the church and learned at an early age the importance of being true to the one you serve. His grandfather often quoted Psalms 127:1: "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain." This verse stayed with Dr. Brown over the years, guiding him through his educational and career path, including becoming an author. Dr. Brown is a Christian clinical psychologist in private practice in Knoxville, TN; he formerly served as Dean of Students at Knoxville College and Director of Counseling and Career Planning at SUNY Old Westbury. Dr. Brown earned his PhD from the University of Michigan, and his BA from Bishop College in Dallas. We've Not Been Listening is the first of three books in Dr. Brown's The Darkness series. He is also the author of the book My Father Has Left Me . . . and I Am about to Go Off. Dr. Brown is married and has a son.