Acknowledgments We've been fortunate that so many people have been an on- going source of encouragement, support, and guidance through- out the process of writing this book. It was Beth Ravit, who began as our client and later became our good friend, who first urged us to share our technique of emotional-trigger research. We are grateful for her input and for her steadfast belief that our story should be told. The contributions of our colleague and dear friend, Ric Wanetik, are too numerous to list. Ric's vision gave the book its shape and direction. His creativity, professional insights, and boundless generosity were invaluable and will always be remem- bered as a treasured gift. We are profoundly grateful. Judith Rothman, a longtime friend and respected publishing executive, was a ceaseless champion of our project. We could not have wished for direction from anyone more devoted or more knowledgeable. We deeply appreciate all her help, the doors she opened, and the introduction to John Willig, our wonderful agent. As our mentor and advocate, we thank John for always believ- ing in us. We know how lucky we are to have him in our corner.