Acknowledgements

There are three people whom I wish to acknowledge who helped make my dream a reality. Judy Bedford, who worked diligently alongside me in putting my stories in the proper order and in editing the countless drafts of my manuscript. Frits Pannekoek, for his expertise, his research, his afterword, and his knowledge of the book business. My wife, Marie, who said to me, “Get your butt moving and quit procrastinating” and whose strong belief in me pushed me to write this book. I am forever indebted to these people.