ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I wrote this book for you, not anyone else. I hope that when you read it, whenever you’re ready, whether you’re at a turning point in your life or you’ve perhaps just plucked it from your local library’s bookshelf out of general interest, that you’ll benefit and be encouraged by the words on the pages and the healing recipes. Life is a delight and an adventure, and to live it to its full potential sometimes you need to become a tightrope walker and find the path that resonates with you. When you listen to your body and walk to the beat of your own drum, miraculous things can happen.

Heartfelt thanks to all of the hardworking and dedicated people who helped to bring this book into your hands.

My wonderful publishers Murdoch Books and the ethereal Diana Hill, who is a delight to work with. The world’s best publicist, Christine Farmer, who is a constant source of support and encouragement. The stylishly creative and top-notch team of Hugh Ford, Miriam Steenhauer, Virginia Birch, Nicola Young, Matt Hoy, Robert Gorman, Sue Hines and Patrizia Di Biase-Dyson.

Thanks so much to the photographic and production team who captured my vision so eloquently and brought this book to life: foodie extraordinaire Grace Campbell, photographer Cath Muscat and super-stylist Sarah O’Brien.

Special thanks to Louise Cornege, Juliet Potter, Howard Porter, Georgie Bridge, Rosana Lauria, Kristy Plumridge, Hilary Davis, Cindy Luken, Jessica Lowe, Lucie Robazza, Pia Larsen, Grahame Grassby, Mike Conway and Cindy Sciberras.

Big thanks and love to my family: Alex von Kotze, Roxy, Arizona, Carol, Lorraine, Clive and Ben. To my world and my greatest achievement, Tamsin Holmes, so proud of the young woman you are becoming and congratulations on getting into Sydney University to study philosophy. My best friend and my dreamboat partner, Justin, you are my inspiration, and thank you for your never-ending supply of love and support.

Yours affectionately,

Lee xo