Frank Sheed (1897-1981) was a prominent Catholic writer, publisher, and speaker. Born in Australia, he moved to London where he founded the Catholic publishing house Sheed & Ward with his wife Maisie Ward. Sheed was known for his ability to explain complex theological concepts in accessible language, and his numerous books, including Theology and Sanity and Society and Sanity, continue to be widely read by Catholics and non-Catholics alike.