In 1943, Russell received an advance of $3000 from the publishers, and between 1943 and 1944 he wrote the book while living at Bryn Mawr College.
Pada tahun 1943, Russell menerima uang muka sebesar $ 3000 dari penerbit, dan antara 1943 dan 1944 ia menulis buku itu ketika tinggal di Bryn Mawr College.