ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Much of the information and inspiration for this book derived from quiet, confiding conversations with Tibetans and Chinese during the past twenty years, some of whom took risks in just speaking with me. I will always be indebted to them. For their sage guidance and steadfast support I am deeply grateful to Natasha Kern, Michael Denneny, and Kate Parkin. Special thanks also to Ed Stackler and Lesley Kellas Payne.