While there are many people to thank for their support, first and foremost is Julie who has stuck by my side through all my overseas travels. Her daughter, Rachel, was a big help to me in getting this book ready for publication. I could go down a list of colleagues I worked with in Baghdad, but think I’ll just say a collective ‘thank you’ to all of those who answered the call.
All characters mentioned in the book are based on real people, or composites of those I worked with. I offer only my perspective as that of others may differ. And all names have been changed.