I have changed the names of many—but not all—of the people in this book. Some have given express permission for their real names to be used. In some instances, I stepped out of the actual chronology of events, assembling a timeline that would benefit the larger story. I consulted with some of the people who appear here both to check my memory and bring to mind further details. Outside of those caveats, this book is a true account of my experience as I remember it.