ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I want to thank the people who have inspired and helped me to reach the finish line. First, special acknowledgment goes to my parents, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, their spouses, and my great nephew. They each live and work with passionate interest in people, ideas, and our world, and they each create, explore, and contribute. They have cheered me on with enthusiasm and coaching throughout the good chaos of writing this book.

I am so grateful to Sharon Armstrong, an extremely generous and talented colleague; Marilyn Allen, my literary agent; and Lauren Manoy and Gina Schenck at Red Wheel, whose help was invaluable. Special thanks must go to Susan Devereaux, who brought her engagement, competence, and calm to our working relationship on this book.

Finally, thank you to Heather Purcell, Angie Arias, Frank Cole, Monsignor Sal Criscuola, and Gerald Anderson. Their positive attitudes about their work and their smiles always made my days better. Special acknowledgement and affection to Valerie Craddock, Carolyn Lomax, Laura Margiotta, and Kathy Ravenscroft with whom I have shared many great workdays and learned so much, including great dancing and singing karaoke at Foundations.