I also want to thank Colonel Brittain Mallow for meeting with me to discuss his views on the war on terror and the efficacy of interrogation.
I additionally want to thank Professor Alan Dershowitz and Judge Richard Posner for reading the manuscript and providing comments. I am truly grateful to Dr. James Carafano and Benjamin Wittes, experts in the field of national security law, for writing forewords to this book.
I have been especially fortunate to work with Cambria Press in publishing this book. Director Toni Tan, Editor Paul Richardson, and their staff were professional and efficient throughout the entire process and it was a pleasure to work with them.
To my family, I could not have written this book without your unconditional love and support. To my parents and in-laws, thank you so much for your help with taking care of the children while I traveled and for always being there as a source of encouragement. I want to especially thank Rebecca and Ryan, my children, for their constant energy and smiles, making me laugh, helping me put things in perspective, and reminding me what is important in life.
To my husband, Steve, there is no way I can express my love and gratitude to you. From the moment I started working on this book, you have encouraged and supported me and have never once made me feel guilty for taking the time necessary to give this book 100 percent. Thank you for reading the document, for your in-depth comments and analysis, and for being my number one supporter. As we approach ten years of marriage, I look at our wedding vows where we promised to “support each other’s careers and hobbies” and “encourage each other to dream and grow” and realize that you have perfectly upheld your part of the bargain. I love and respect you so much.