This is Mr. Coughlin's first novel. Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig's Disease in June of 2001, Mr. Coughlin's career as a Land Surveyor began to enter the final chapter. Living the Dream is the culmination of people, personalities and experiences that Barry has had the pleasure to meet and to live through in his 48 years. Please enjoy his unique view on the world through his writing.