Tim Hyland was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. The oldest of 7 children, Tim attended college on a basketball scholarship. He became a teacher and coach at the high school level and did this for 10 years. At the age of 32, Tim and his brother started their own insurance business. Tim retired at the age of 75 from a very successful business career.Tim struggled with the disease of alcoholism for most of his early adult life. He found sobriety at the age of 42 and has now been sober for 35 years. During this time, he has spent most of his time helping other men to find sobriety.

As he moved into his senior years, Tim became interested in the aging process and how his life would look in the final quarter of life. This book is a compilation of the daily reflections he began writing based on various readings. The primary focus is to emphasize that the final quarter of our lives need not be about diminishment, but rather a new awakening to the spiritual life.Tim lost his wife of over 50 years, Gail, in 2022. He has three children, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. He currently lives with is new life partner, Connie, and continues in his ministry to carry a message of hope to other alcoholics.