This book is dedicated to the memory of my grandmother, Anna Bookchin, who instilled in me the toughness necessary to fight for the defenseless, and to my mother, who taught me empathy and compassion for all living things.

And also to my family: My wife, Linda, perennial wise critic and partner in dialogue; my son, Michael, endless source of inspiration and fountain of ideas; my daughter-in-law, Theresa; and my grandchildren, Danny and Lily.