“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”
Anne Frank

For Stéphane and Natasha

I would like to thank writers James Dunphy and Pauline Kaill, who while working on their own material provided chapter-by-chapter ‘bricks and bouquets’ during the early years of my writing. 

Also, a special thank you to Brian Ferstman for his advice on developmental and structural areas of the book, which provided valuable counsel.

To my wife Catherine Arsenault, who patiently worked her way through several copy edits and offered help in shaping the final product.