First and foremost, I am grateful to my wife Heather for her constant love, support, and editorial gifts and for putting up and living with someone writing a book. Throughout the writing process, Heather offered invaluable direction, substantive feedback, and meticulous editing. Second, I am grateful to my dear friend Doug Yacek. Doug supported me during every phase of the writing process – carefully reading, editing, and providing feedback on mul- tiple early drafts, providing needed encouragement and kindness throughout, and helping me to stay the course. Also, I owe a special debt of gratitude to my dear friend Mark Jonas who has, for the past decade, been a constant source of inspiration and scholarly support. At least in my case, I do not see how books can be written without a community of friends. With friends like Heather, Mark, and Doug, I am blessed beyond measure.