Neil Farber received his Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Psychology at Arizona State University and went on to complete doctorates in Pharmacology and Toxicology and a Medical Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Farber has been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Societies. He has received numerous research and fellowship awards, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Anesthesiology and a practicing Pediatric Anesthesiologist at an amazing Children's Hospital. He is a lecturer and researcher in positivity, wellness, mindfulness, conflict management, and parenting. He is a regular contributor for Psychology Today's Happiness section. Dr. Farber has set up a program called Creating a Positive Perioperative Environment to help both patients and healthcare workers.

He is a high-ranking Martial Arts Master and enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Farber is involved in international medical missions in South America, Israel, Asia, Africa and the Philippines to which a portion of the book proceeds are donated.