For over fifty years, retired Minneapolis schoolteacher Allan Law has immersed himself in the world of volunteerism. Law, known simply as "Sandwich Man" around Saint Paul and Minneapolis, has spent most of his adult life serving the homeless and disadvantaged. Literally every night for the past twenty-five years, Law has searched for people living on the street, providing them with sandwiches and clothing and anything else they need to ease their plight. Sandwich Man: The Story of Urban Servant Allan Law is a poignant look at a deeply committed man who has demonstrated that one person can truly make a difference. A true character with real character, Allan Law has become a human billboard for compassion and hope to the poor wherever he goes. He emulates the virtues many of us value so highly, and his story is an awe-inspiring model of selfless service.

Jim Hoey was born and raised in Taconite, Minnesota, and graduated from Greenway High School in Coleraine and from Saint Mary's University in Winona. He spent thirty-four years as a secondary-school social studies teacher in Shakopee and Farmington, mainly as an instructor in American history, political science, and geography. He also served as head boys' hockey coach at both high schools. The Minnesota Iron Range native was also a sportswriter for the Rosemount Town Pages and the Farmington Independent.

Hoey published his first book, Minnesota Twins Trivia, in 2010. Subsequent books published include Puck Heaven (2011), about the Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament; Minnesota Vikings Trivia (2013); Ike: Minnesota Hockey Icon (2015), with former Edina coach Willard Ikola; and Honoring Those Who Honor (2017), about the Memorial Rifle Squad at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Each of those books was published by Nodin Press.

Hoey lives in Eagan with his wife, Ann.