Acknowledgments of what a developmental editor can so deftly and pleasantly accomplish.
As copyeditor, Michael Fleming brought equal parts enthusiasm,
expertise, and an eagle eye to elevate the manuscript to the next level.
There are others at Island Press whom I do not know but want to
thank for your dedication in bringing this book to fruition.
To parents who have passed away but taught me the value of
work and provided opportunities to witness how life, nature, and the
environment are intricately intertwined, I’ll always be indebted. To
my wife who has lived through the thick and thin of this book project,
reading countless versions of chapters and taking on the important
yet difficult task of whipping the endnotes into shape, your contribu-
tion has been immeasurable, as has been the encouragement of your
family. To our two daughters, their husbands, and their families, your
continued support, interest, and questions helped sustain this effort.
This book was written for you, your generation, and your children’s
generation. May you have the wisdom to learn from the past, never
take your relationship with food for granted, and be inspired to do
better than we have.