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Acknowledgments

“Writing a book is like having a baby,” James Simon Kunen wrote in his
preface to The Strawberry Statement. “Both bring something new into the world,
and both are a pain in the ass.” Writing this book was like giving birth, but much
better than Kunen described: Like my children, this book seems like a miracle.

So, thank you:
My friend Cliff Greene, who unwittingly started this project by imploring me
to speak to the strategic planning committee of Temple Israel in Minneapolis.
My friend Sue Crolick, who happened to turn over a long note I had sent her,
found the Temple Israel speech on the back (I was saving paper by using both
sides), and insisted I get the speech published.
Editor Jay Novak, who, aided by Allison Campbell’s skilled editing, printed
that revised speech and its sequels in his magazine.
Literary agent Eric Vrooman, who one afternoon came across that article in
Jay’s magazine, thought it represented the start of a good book, and called to
suggest we “put something together.” This book would not exist without Eric
and his many talents.
Publisher Mel Parker at Warner Books, who agreed the article could make a
worthy book, and then made it happen.
Jonathon Lazear, Sarah Nelson Hunter, Susie Moncur, and Dennis Cass at the
Lazear Agency, who provided world-class service.
The angels at Warner: Sharon Krassney, whose warmth made me feel at home
high over Avenue of the Americas, and Jimmy Franco and Jeffrey Theis, who
spread the word.
My great teachers: Harriet Evenson, Errol Duke, James Robinson, Jens
Robinson, Ron Rebholz, David Kennedy, William Clebsch, David Potter,
Gordon Wright, Robert Horn, and Paul Robinson. I hope my children are as
blessed.
My other great teachers—John McPhee, Peter Drucker, William Zinsser, E.