Thank you to:
My wonderful American and English publishers Jennifer Barth and Laura Palmer
My excellent translator Liz Clark Wessel
My Swedish publisher Helene Atterling
My friend and agent Astri von Arbin Ahlander
My careful, smart and patient Swedish editor Jacob Swedberg
My German publisher Nina Grabe who pushed me forward
My friend Tobias Almborg for the trip to Beirut, without which there would be no book
My brother Daniel Zander for all the tips and contacts in Beirut
My guide to Beirut from a distance, Professor Leif Stenberg
My invaluable contact at American University in Beirut, Rami Khouri
My guide into the heart of young, political Beirut, Dima Tannir
My friend Johan Jarnvik, like always
My parents for all the security and help
My Moa for everything