For generous criticism, unfailing encouragement and insight I would like to thank Tim Tomlinson.

I am indebted to Jan Heller Levi, Carol Conroy, and Rita Gabis for their indefatigable support and many rereadings.

For support and encouragement of various kinds I would like to thank Tom Wolfe, Barbara O’Shea, Karen Backus, Dani Shapiro, Martha Gallahue, Elisa D’Arrigo and Jim Stoeri, Wesley Gibson, Karen Masini, Gail Hochman, Jill Bialosky, and the Corporation of Yaddo.

I could not have begun or imagined this book without the support and enthusiasm of Judd Tully.