David Bolick was born in the US and since 1974 has been living in a variety of Latin American countries, working as a volunteer missionary, as well as a translator, English professor, and freelance writer. An amateur runner since 1991, with several marathons and trail races under his belt, he finds inspiration in the endurance sport. He has three daughters, four grandchildren, and presently resides in Guadalajara, Mexico, with his Portuguese wife Aldina.