Dedication
To Mom – for fortitude, finances, and fun.
To Dad – for presence, perseverance, and all those clippings.
I love you both.
Author’s Acknowledgements
Without friends, family, clients, and colleagues encouraging, nurturing, and
spurring me along, this book would not now be in your hands. Allow me, if
you will, to acknowledge but a small sampling of the support team.
The Author’s Angels: Kate Burton, my buddy and fellow For Dummiesauthor
who believed I was the person for the job; Alison Yates who stuck with me
when lesser mortals would have tossed in the towel; and Rachael Chilvers,
whose marvellous cheerios brightened many a dark and dreary day.
Shaun Todd. An extraordinary coach and valued colleague.
Caroline Beery and Maria Jicheva who opened my eyes to diversity.
Neil Ginger and Jean Roberts for photos and fun.
All of my clients. You’re stars. Keep breathing.
Toby Blundell who keeps me on track and makes me laugh.
Karl, Max, and Kristina. My joys.
Henry, ever faithful, always there.
As for the rest of the gang, you’ll find yourselves within these pages. I am
blessed to know you all.
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