I extend a special note of thanks to those friends and colleagues who generously read portions and, in some cases, the entire manuscript of this novel. I thank you for your ideas and guidance without which In Search of Bernabé would not have been possible.
I also thank those special salvadoreños who shared their individual hardships in leaving their country in search of a better life.
Finally, I sincerely acknowledge the efforts of Roberta Fernández, who edited the manuscript with insight and directness.