Writers I admire greatly read this book in manuscript and provided invaluable feedback and care. Thank you to Lauren Groff, Jo Hackl, Fred Leebron, Mamie Morgan and Jim Walke.
Thank you to Kathryn Court and Lindsey Schwoeri at Viking for sharp and sensitive editorial skill, and to the incredible Marly Rusoff, for putting me in their hands.
Thank you to Ron Friis, who always thought this would be a good book.
Thank you to my family. And to my children, who mean everything.