Introduction to the second edition

I have a confession to make. When I wrote the first edition of this book, I didn't have a clue what I was doing. I thought I knew Python and I thought I knew how to write. I quickly learned that this was false. Luckily, I became adept at both by finishing the book!

I was so afraid that people wouldn't like Python 3 Object Oriented Programming that I skipped Pycon for two years straight. After a couple dozen positive reviews, my confidence was boosted and I finally attended Pycon 2012 in Santa Clara. I soon discovered that nobody had ever heard of me or my book. So much for arrogance!

I was also afraid to reread the book after completing it. So while it has received many accolades, the copy on my shelf has remained ...

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