Effective Data Storytelling

Acknowledgments

When you write a book, you realize how important it is to have the support of family, friends, and colleagues. I want to start by thanking my wife, Libby, and our five children (Lauren, Cassidy, Linden, Peter, and Josh). Without their love, support, and patience, this book wouldn’t have been possible. I’m also grateful to my father, who has inspired me with his storytelling throughout my life, and to my mother, who endured all of my dad’s stories.

I’m appreciative of all the people who offered me their feedback, expertise, experiences, and encouragement during the creation of this book. Right from the inception of this book, Chad Greenleaf and Tim Wilson have been great advisors at each stage of its development. I also want to thank Chris Haleua, Dylan Lewis, Maria Massei-Rosato, Andrea Henderson, Alan Wilson, Jason Krantz, Alex Abell, Sarah Chalupa, Dan Stubbs, Archie Baron, Dan Hillman, Chris Willis, Andrew Anderson, Jared Watson, Kristie Rowley, Jeremy Morris, John Stevens, and James Arrington. I’d like to recognize Jeri Larsen for her invaluable contributions with editing this book. Additionally, I’m grateful to Sheck Cho, Purvi Patel, and the entire Wiley team for making this book a reality.

Many people have inspired me in my data storytelling journey, and I would like to thank them as well: Hans Rosling, Chip and Dan Heath, Steve Denning, Stephen Few, Dona Wong, Alberto Cairo, Edward Tufte, and Daniel Kahneman. Lastly, I’m grateful to all of the people ...