Heartfelt thanks: To my parents, Margy and the late Fred Amthor, who instilled in me a love of the written word. To my children, Carlos and Lauren, who have enriched my life immeasurably. To many friends who encouraged me—oh, so long ago—to write: Virginia Chiles, Ann Bloor, Catherine Spinelli, and Janine Frank. To Kathy Groft Steffen for her enthusiastic instruction and Rachel Berens-VanHeest for her insightful editing. To Mike Bell for the title. To Claire Ogunsola for her beautiful cover photography and design. To my faithful reader-friends, Jane Erickson and Corinne Hollar, for plodding through every draft with patience, kindness, and attention. And, to my loving husband, Nick, for his steadfast support and good humor.