Peaceful Warrior: The Life of Ken Paul Lozada

Of those people who were once drawn to Ken Paul Lozada's sculpture garden in Half Moon Bay, California, trying to get a closer look at pieces of wood to which he has given a new life with shiny, undulating lines, cavernous abysses, and chiseled squares, many found their initial interest giving way to a sense of wanting to know more about their creator and author of "The Seven Treasures of Life."

This biographical glimpse at this creator includes family photos spanning five generations and...