Charles P. Patterson centers much of his life around his wife Tanya, and their six children: Ally, Nathan, Mathew, Katie, Brandon, and Abby. Author of The Futility of Work, when Ch...view moreCharles P. Patterson centers much of his life around his wife Tanya, and their six children: Ally, Nathan, Mathew, Katie, Brandon, and Abby. Author of The Futility of Work, when Charles is not writing you can usually find him spending time with the family or engaging in some manner of learning (whether direct, or through hobby). Over the years, Charles has held positions from hard-wood hauling to hardware engineering -- from door-to-door salesman to national trainer for a Fortune 500 company. While Charles has resided or engaged in extended travel to cities across the US, he considers St. Louis, Seattle, and Dallas to be his hometowns. Just as various places, occupations, and events have shaped Charles' life, they continue to be a driving force that shapes his work.view less