"Finally, a word for my family. It's hard to work ridiculously long hours for months on end, between the day job and the book project, without making some sacrifices. And yet, somehow, we managed to spend so much good time together. Katie Jo, you've learned how to talk between the time I started and the time I finished. I still get choked up hearing you say "Yi yove you, daddy." Anna Lynn, your super powers rescued me plenty of times when I was down. I want to hear "Supergirl to da rescue!" the next time I need rescuing. Here's a secret: I keep that jar of fresh pistachios on my desk just because they're your favorite. Emily, thank you for letting me paint your nails. Some daughters don't let their dads that close. Dylan, you whipped me at so many games on the PS2 that I don't know why you still want me to play with you. But, one day, the ol' man is gonna take you down! Kelly, you are my tonic, my therapy, and my medicine. Just a touch or a glance or a smile from you and my night turns to day and my despair to hope. Thank you for loving me, supporting me, and seeing me through this project."