dedication

To my father, who promised to read this book even if he can’t understand a word of it. May your heart be filled with pride every time you tell your friends that your son is a published author.

To my mother, who believed in me when no one else did and worked so hard to ensure that I had every opportunity in life to succeed. Your hard work, faith, and tenacity have been a source of inspiration for me. Thank you for passing these traits down to me, as they have been the foundation of all my achievements including this book.