About the Book In Branson and Beyond, Richard Bingman uses a series of short essays to detail the adventures experienced by him and his wife as they traveled and lived in five cities in Missouri. While the essays explore Bingman’s own inner realizations and experiences, they present to readers lessons applicable to their own lives, encourage enlightenment on many levels. About the Author Richard Bingman was born in Missouri. Following a tour of duty in the United States Air Force, Bingman taught science and mathematics for nine years before turning toward research.