Ben Alex is an author of almost forty books,  ranging from Christian children’s books to biographies, inspirational, and adult spirituality books. He has received the C.S. Lewis Gold Medal for best Christian children’s book in the U.S. Ben grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark,  in the 50’s and 60’s with a solid background in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He has also been involved in the charismatic and ecumenical movements. For many years he lived in California and Oregon but resides now in Denmark with his wife. He has six children.