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Utah economics department for the requisite training in various fields of economics that helped to facilitate this work. I also would like to thank Dr. Richard Fowles, Dr. Thomas Maloney, Dr. Zackary Zimmer, and Dr. Norman Waitzman, who have all contributed to this work in unique ways. Additionally, I would like to extend appreciation to the reviewer of this book, who provided numerous insights and improvement suggestions.
This research has also benefited from the financial assistance of the University of Utah economics department, the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, and thousands of private swim lessons. Most critically, this work became financially possible because of the sacrifices of my wife and both my parents. My wife, Cindy, who willingly assisted in selling our home to finance research trips, and my parents, who allowed us to live in their home, provided the conduit by which the research for this book became possible.
I express a deep-felt gratitude for the structure of family support that has enabled and supported my various goals and aspirations. Cindy not only supported me throughout this process but also became an active participant in the cause, accompanying me on research trips, learning the Cambodian tongue, and contributing greatly to the work. Her efforts, ambition, and love for the Cambodian people will lead to exciting projects in the future.
Countless interviews with and contributions from CMVIS, CMAC, CMAA, RGC, various other ministries, and individuals have also helped to develop this work. I wish to thank the people of Cambodia for their acceptance and willingness to assist in this cause. Thank you for your kind hearts and open homes. I stand awestruck at the trials you have endured and the humility with which you continue forward.
Finally, I wish to recognize the hand of God that guided this work through every stage. Though I have never personally experienced starvation, severe poverty, destitution, a landmine explosion, or death, I now know of their existence firsthand. I believe we all have a responsibility to become part of the solution. As Eleanor Powell so appropriately puts it, “What we are is God’s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.”