First, I must start with Eric Koester. From the very beginning, you have been integral to my completion of this book through your year-long book program and countless Zoom calls.
Id like to also thank the incredible work of my editorial team as we selected my most impactful stories. I couldnt have asked for a better publishing company to help me spread good into the world.
Thank you to New Degree Press, Creators Institute, my 2020 author cohort, and the countless talented individuals I met through this book journey. You all taught me so much about the world of writing and storytelling. When I was four years old and answered the question of what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said author. Thanks to everyone below, that has become a reality. As part of this journey, I encourage each of you to spread the word.
To my International Beta Reader Community. Your contributions and faith inspired me to keep writing amid one of the most difficult and game-changing times of our lives.
There are several Super-Beta readers Id like to recognize for the extra love you showed the book and myself during the process. I appreciate the long conversations and interviews, the feedback on early versions of this book, the many audio messages we exchanged, the articles you tagged me in, and your overall support of my message to the world.
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