Michael Braswell grew up in Moultrie, Georgia. A former prison psychologist, he earned his PhD in counseling psychology at Southern Mississippi. He has published books on social justice, ethics, counseling, and the spiritual journey, as well as two novels and several short story collections. He is currently Professor Emeritus in Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University. Anthony Cavender grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. He earned his PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Tennessee. He has done research in Ecuador, Guatemala, Zimbabwe, and southern Appalachia. His publications include the book Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia. He is currently Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at East Tennessee State University.

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God's Scoundrels and Misfits examines the relationships of biblical characters with God and with each other. Some took advantage of the second chances God offered them while others missed the opportunities to change the direction of their lives. Lessons learned from the choices they made and the outcomes they experienced are explored in the context of modern families and individuals. Sibling rivalry, unbridled ambition, women's issues, suffering, and forgiveness are some of the issues that are brought forward into contemporary living. The times may have changed, but the challenges remain the same.