To Norbu and the team who helped us hack our way through the rhodendrum forests and got us over those mountain trails, dusty and tired.
To my wife, Robyn, who invested such faith to give me time to write this book, then listened to each new chapter as it was written, always supportive despite the multitude of drafts and new directions.
Then to Kate Weinberg who, more than anyone else, has turned this book into what it is. I can’t thank you enough for the endless laps around Holland Park looking for inspiration and the tireless amounts of work and rewrites. You really were amazing. Rosie became the third part of the triangle, patiently offering advice where needed and always steering us back on course. Going to miss our cups of coffee at Café Philies.
To Tif and Luke, as always, with their sound advice and faith – confidence is everything when writing and it was amazing to know you were always there.
My parents for their gentle and constant support in everything I get myself into – especially with the year you guys have had. To Rick and Margie for the space to write and Cirine for reading every single draft. And finally, to Jamie. You made it in!
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