ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
A special thanks to Larry Sirott, the kindest, bravest person I have ever known.
I thank Charles Baxter, whose fiction and thoughts on its creation are my own kind of scripture. Further thanks to Wendy Lichtman, the first person to tell me I needed to write every day.
The majority of this book was written in public libraries in Minneapolis, Berkeley, and San Francisco; I extend my utmost appreciation to these three library systems.
I am enormously appreciative of Noah Ballard’s guidance and insight. Carmen Johnson’s deep understanding of my project and her remarkable talent for spotting the unnecessary improved this book immeasurably.
I’m indebted to Michael David Lukas for his perceptive readings of early versions of this work. Special shout out to Benjamin Rombro and my fellow Freakersons.
The love and support of Harriet Charney and Irisa Charney-Sirott have been invaluable.
Thanks to Lo, my earnest companion on a million walks around the city. You’ve expanded my heart in new directions.
Finally, I am grateful for Leah, my dream come true.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Photo © 2015 Jameson Costello
Jonah C. Sirott, a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s MFA program, grew up in Berkeley, California. He lives in San Francisco.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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