Everything we do, everyone we meet, everywhere we go is a lesson on how to live productive and satisfying lives. Even in the midst of turmoil.Finding PHIL is one person's story of conquering chaos.In his tales of renewal, writer/teacher/husband Michael Frickstad shows how the inner voice some people call God, others call their guardian angel, and still others call Mom transforms life from confusion to joy. Through enlightening accounts of childhood, puberty, a teaching career, survival, and many more, this memoir reveals the calming effect of the four lifestyle traits of peace, hope, integrity, and love. By incorporating the wisdom of celebrated thinkers, the warmth of a budding romance, the brutal consequences of failure and arrogance, plus a healthy dose of pure silliness, Finding PHIL uncovers the light inherent in our darkest moments.