And of course there are my children, Ciaran, Conor, Catherine, Siobhan, and Maria, who did the same—some of whom helped me with transcription work and all of whom had to listen to me as I tried out my ideas.
Finally, it is obvious that the book would not have been possible without the active help and support of members of AA too numerous and anonymous to mention. No expression of gratitude can give voice to the debt I owe them.