ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Originally I felt writing acknowledgments would be a daunting task. But soon I realized it was finally a chance to thank all those who have supported me on this journey.

First off, I would like to thank my mother, Helen Burgers. It goes without saying I would not be here without her. But I also want her to know I appreciate the support and sacrifice she has made over the years. You have inspired me as a writer. You are also the most poised public speaker I have ever seen.

A very special thank you to my Grandma in England, Jeannette Livingstone. She has always been my biggest fan. Her unwavering support for my artistic endeavors is unmatched! She has never for a moment doubted me. I will forever appreciate her love, support, and like-minded artist soul.

To my dear husband Adam Edwards who has been my rock and support. I could not have written this book without you.

Thank you Dave Hunter for your mentorship. You kept me sane in this wonderful process.

Big thank you to my editor, Stephen S. Power, who believed in the book right from the start.

To my wonderful agent Albert Zuckerman who made it happen, fast! There is no way I could have done it without you.

I also want to thank all the people in my life. These are my family and friends behind the scenes. You are the people who made me who I am today. You all know who you are and what you have contributed on my life journey. So with that in alphabetical order I thank you!

Allison Claire-Acker, Silvia Aguila, Chi Chi (Yang) & Joe Bolton, Pearl Brook, Annemarie Brown-Mrmack and family, Cameron & Crystal Brown and children, Hugh & Marianne Brown, Edward & Barbara Burgers, Henk & Helen Burgers, Paul Burgers, Chi Chi (Yang), Bonnie Chermak, Sherryl Cowden, Adam Edwards, Gordon & Trish Edwards, Adam Forman, Jennifer Hempel. Bob Henderson, Robert & Carolyn Henderson, Diessa Henderson, Graham & Alexa Harris and children, Graham Harris, Geoffrey Harris, Louis & Adrienne Harris, Martin & Sheryl Harris, Shelley & Cory and Suzanne Hatt, Jim & Nicole and Sarah Hepworth, Rhonda and Brandon Hodges, Dave & Deana Hunter, Alana Jaq and family, Gina Juliano, Robert Knoll, Jay Krishan, Susan Laufer, Shelley Lavigne, Tara Law, Linda & Martin Lee, Lisa Linares, Charles & Jeannette Livingstone, Eric & Kate Marinho, Charmaine & Mark Mattison, Chloe Mattison, Abigail & Simon Mattison, Cameron McGlinchey, Deane McGlinchey, Edwardo Merlo, Jessica Mills, Kevin Mills, Jason & Gabby and Backy Nardell, Philip (not a problem!) Nardell, Michelle Nardell, Lisa & Kate and Wayne Parker, Evert Pater, Lais Pedroso, Stephen S. Power, Panda & Precious, Jordana Reim, Catherine Saul, Carol & David Steinberg, Joseph & Pearl Steinberg, Christina Kostoff & Jon Steinberg, Moe & Sybil Steinberg, Sharon Steinberg, Tana Steinberg, Linda Swanston, Neev Tapiero, Koya Webb, Michael Wadham, and my sweet nephews and soulmates Anthony & Patrick Wadham.