James C. Simmons is the author of ten books and winner of the 1990 Lowell P. Thomas Competition of Travel Journalism Award for his book Americans: The View from Abroad. He lives in...view moreJames C. Simmons is the author of ten books and winner of the 1990 Lowell P. Thomas Competition of Travel Journalism Award for his book Americans: The View from Abroad. He lives in La Jolla, California.view less