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Acknowledgments

This book represents an unusual coming together of the personal and the professional, and it gives me particular pleasure to acknowledge the extensive help I’ve received from family and colleagues.

First and foremost I’d like to thank my husband Richard Weinert and our children, Shira, Lisa, David, Adam, and Emma. Their generous love has buoyed my spirits and lightened my load during the months I’ve spent wrapped up in this book. I am deeply appreciative of their support and understanding.

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Melinda Marshall. Her deep knowledge of this subject matter and stellar writing skills contributed enormously to this book. I am extremely grateful to her.

My senior team Peggy Shiller, Lauren Leader-Chivée, ...