Acknowledgments

For me, popular book writing represents a labor of love that came unexpectedly and later in life. Were it not for my wife Lorrie’s gentle prodding to make my message available to a wider audience, I suspect that my literary efforts would have been exclusively limited to my scientific writings. Consequently, Lorrie’s initial encouragement is the impetus for all of my popular books dealing with the Paleo Diet, including this one. Many thanks are due to Tom Miller, my editor, for his meticulous care in bringing this manuscript into its final form and for his continual support of the Paleo Diet concept over the past decade. I am especially indebted to Channa Taub, my agent, for her friendship, patience, and literary guidance over the years. It goes without saying that my popular writings have been influenced by mentors, colleagues, students, family, and friends whom I have previously acknowledged.