John Gray, Ph.D., certified family therapist and internationally-recognized relationship and communication expert, is the author of 15 bestselling books. The first edition of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus launched the Mars/Venus series of books including the bestsellers Mars & Venus Starting Over, Mars & Venus on a Date, Mars & Venus in Love, Mars & Venus in the Bedroom, and Mars & Venus Together Forever. For twenty years, Gray has taught the concepts and ideas found in the Mars/Venus series. Gray’s philosophy is that by understanding and respecting gender differences, men and women can create more fulfilling relationships in both their personal and professional lives. Through the Mars Venus Institute, Gray and his team provide workshops, workplace seminars, and counseling. He is a national and international speaker on the radio and lecture circuit, and has appeared on television shows including Oprah, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and The CBS Morning Show. He writes a nationally-syndicated column, which reaches 30 million readers in newspapers across the country.