Kyle Duncan - Hope for Ukraine: Stories of Grit and Grace from the Front Lines of War

K yle would like to thank...

My wife, Suzanneheres to my best friend and partner, who has loved me in the worst of times and the best. My daughters, Hannah, Kylie, and Zoe, for helping me laugh in the midst of chaos. My son, Cory Jhenya, for showing me the face of braveryyour Ukrainian heart is huge.

My siblings Kimmy, Kirk, and Krissy, for your unconditional support. My sister Kerryour sunset beach walks provided the fuel for my often-empty tank. My mom, Stella Frances Duncanthose childhood trips to the Glendale Public Library paid off, Mom. And my late dad, Robert, who modeled a love for both God and the arts.

The team at Baker Publishing Group and Chosen Books. Dwight Baker, thank you for immediately saying yes and for circumventing pub board (a miracle in itself). Kim Bangs, my editor and friend of three decades. You are a true sister, and your wisdom and compassion precede you. Deirdre Close, Rebecca Shriner, Dan Pitts, Trish Konieczny, and Natasha Sperlingfor your excellent work behind the scenes.

Stasz Glinka-Wierzbicki, my interpreter and co-traveler. Your ability to speak four languages was the difference maker, and this book would not have been possible without you. Yuri Safonov, your help on the ground was indispensable. Johnny and Ira Semeniuk and Maryana Kravchenko, your introductions led to many of these stories.

Friends whove always been thereKeith Wall, Tim Peterson, Bill Schultz, Tim Weir, and Mike Greenberg. Benji Horning, who helped kick this whole thing off; Allen Jones, a true brother; Mike, Steve, and the rest of my Wednesday night mates. And fellow writer Rick Killian, who understands.

My co-author, Esther Fedorkevich. Thank you for your partnership, for your support, and for instantly seeing the vision.

A host of praying folks who have lifted us up, including Brent Weidemann, Brad Hirou, Pamela Nishimoto, Israel Hanna, Kay Hiramine, and Patrick Jarvis.

And Jesus, without whom Id be utterly adrift.

Esther would like to thank...

My parents, Paul and Nina Chodniewcz, Ukrainian immigrants who came to the U.S. to raise their family. Thank you for raising us with Ukrainian traditions and values and for providing so many opportunities for your kids.

My husband, Jimmy, and my kids, Alexi Jane and Paul Gregory, for always being there to support me.

There are always so many people behind the scenes making books happen. Id like to thank my team at The Fedd Agency: Danielle, Kyle, Brittney, Tyler, Alli, Deryn, Tori, Ashley, Ginny, and Katelyn. Thank you for loving books as much as I do.

A big thank-you to the Baker Books team for helping us turn this idea for a project into a beautiful book. For every book sold, I am donating 100 percent of my royalties to Ukrainian families whose lives were impacted during the war.