ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roger Foster discovered the story of Grace and George Crile as a child, in a family scrapbook filled with letters, photographs, and field diaries.

He would return to it decades later. 

Foster is a narrative nonfiction writer focused on the intersection of science, medicine, and history. His work draws on archival research and personal correspondence to reveal the human stories behind major scientific discoveries. His first book, Grace & George, tells the story of surgeon George W. Crile and Grace McBride Crile, whose partnership helped uncover the physiology of surgical shock and reshape modern trauma care.

Over time, Foster came to see in these materials a remarkable story: a partnership built on curiosity, tested by war, and sustained through years of scientific investigation that helped change the practice of surgery.

The book draws on family papers, field diaries, and historical collections, including materials preserved by the Western Reserve Historical Society. These sources include photographs from the Spanish-American War, wartime correspondence, and Grace Crile’s scrapbook chronicling the years from courtship through the First World War.

In addition to his work as a writer, Foster has spent his career at the intersection of science, technology, and public service. He holds a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Science in Technology Management from MIT. His professional work with complex scientific systems informs his interest in the history of discovery and innovation.

Roger Foster lives in the United States and continues to research and write about the history of science, medicine, and discovery.