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Author’s Note

To write my story, I relied upon my personal memories and those of my parents. I have changed the names of all of the individuals in this book, and in some cases, I modified details to protect loved ones.

Note About Language

The narrative includes a crude insult, the word “whore,” which is used to frighten a teenage girl. This offensive word demonstrates part of the hostility the author experienced. It was included in the narrative to keep the authenticity of this true story.

Acknowledgments

My thanks to:

Lori Epstein, for taking a chance on her neighbor and handing my book proposal to the right people.

My wonderful editor, Martha E. Kendall, for her candid input and for always responding to my questions with so much patience and insight.

National Geographic, for providing me this platform.

Sheila M. Trask, for reading my story and telling me it had potential.

Everyone in my creative writing classes, and friends who read my manuscript and gave me their honest opinions about it.

My loving family.