Mark Tochen is the author of A Worthwhile Journey and his wife Helen Tochen is the cover artist. Both are retired physicians, Mark practicing pediatrics and serving as a medical administrator, Helen practicing pediatrics and blood banking. In retirement they enjoy exploring their creative side, Mark as a writer of poetry and prose, Helen as an artist painting beautiful abstract art.

A Worthwhile Journey is a collection of writings with one theme: life is beautiful and reflecting on this beauty is a pleasure. The poems and essays discuss different aspects of daily living. The author at eighty found his decades of living a writing prompt worthy of exploration.