Acknowledgements
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Acknowledgements
Having an idea and turning it into a book is as hard as it sounds; it is an experience both internally challenging and hugely rewarding. This book would not have been possible without Michael, my husband extraordinaire. He was my first reader and fierce critic, motivating muse and staunch supporter, always quick to offer invaluable, right-on-the-money counsel. I am eternally grateful for his unconditional love, commitment, wonderfully crazy ideas and vision. You are and always will be the Love of my Life.
I am forever indebted to William Greenleaf—wordsmith extraordinaire—for his inestimable editorial help, laser-attention to detail, and keen insight in bringing my story to life. The literary world is a better place thanks to him.
Last but certainly not least my deep gratitude goes out to Christo Dagorov—fine artist extraordinaire—whose astounding original artwork touched me deeply when I first came across it, and which now graces both the front and back covers of this book and the new-chapter pages inside it. I feel blessed to be calling him my friend.
For even as love crowns you so shall he
crucify you. Even as he is for your
growth so is he for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height and
caresses your tenderest branches that
quiver in the sun,
So shall he descend to your roots and
shake them in their clinging to the earth.
~Khalil Gibran
Contents
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
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