Acknowledgments

While writing this book, I made many promises to myself and others about what I’d do when I finished. The most important of those promises was to acknowledge everyone who made this book possible. Of course, I’m grateful to have you as a reader. But you should appreciate those people who got this book out on the shelves and into your hands.

The first and last person I want to thank is my wife, Sarah. If it weren’t for her help, you wouldn’t be holding this book. I have no idea where to even begin thanking her. She pushed me to believe in myself, kept me motivated when the end kept moving further away, tolerated being inundated with Seam and my relentless questioning about how to structure the book, edited drafts, assembled the index, provided therapy, made sure I ate, and took care of countless chores I let slip. What meant the most is that she put my project before her own, something I look forward to doing for her now. Please help me in thanking her.