I need to express my deepest appreciation to Sid Farrar of Hazelden Publishing for offering me this project initially, for creatively finding solutions to challenges I faced, and especially for the utmost respect he demonstrated for me along the way.
In addition, I want to acknowledge each of the three professional writer-editors who contributed much-needed support and guidance: Doug Toft, Cynthia Orange, and especially Scott Edelstein, who helped me bring the book to completion.
And I’d like to acknowledge the thousands of men and women whose personal stories of suffering and survival have enriched my personal and professional development.