Acknowledgement page-what do you think?

This is rough, but I am too tired to think of more ways to say thanks.

Sincere gratitude to (name here), without whom this book would have remained unwritten. Her skill, compassion, and support carried me through the black hours.

Many thanks to Dr. xyz for seeing something notable in my writing early on.

Abundant appreciation to Dr. xyz for encouraging me to place my pursuit of academia over my many less noble endeavors.

A special thanks to xyz for her sincerity, intellect, and respect for all things human.

Thanks to the World Classic's graduates and instructors for allowing me to be a part of their journey.

To my mother whose pain I now understand. I love you, Mom.

To Pops who never fails to say he's proud of me.

Thanks to my brothers for shucking my share of the corn the summer I fell ill.

In loving memory of my sister, Tina, whose vision of me was vastly better than mine.

To my many friends in recovery who show me, daily, a better way of living.

To Lou, my friend and love, whose passion for living ignited mine when the flames burned low.

Most of all, to my children, TaraShea, Blake, and Quentin, for loving me through it all.

Newport2Newport said:

I admire very much the sincerity with which you've expressed your gratitude. You are fortunate, indeed, to be surrounded by so much generosity and love.

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Newport2Newport,
This was harder than I though it would be. I feel all mushy now. Do you see any errors? Do you think I should list the names of the graduates and instructors, or leave as is?

I'm working on my thesis abstract, which is almost as difficult as a query letter. I'm expecting my last round of edits from my prof today too. So, my brain stalling on me. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Red Bird

I'm glad you think this sounds sincere : )

Bluegate,
You rock : ) I'm not sure about the order. I tried to lump the professionals/friends together and place family last, but I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks
Red Bird

Chrisla said:

I like it, Red Bird. Each line is succinct, yet eloquent. Well done!

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Chrisla,
Thanks. Really, you guys are wonderful. This has been hard for me, and you all make it easier.

Please do tell me what you each think of the order. Bluegate raises a question I've been asking myself all day long. One thing I'm sure of is my mentor either goes first or last, and my children (who the dedication goes to) is either first or last. I'm not sure about the rest. They were all so important to me.

Maybe you should each try your own here with me. It would be good practice for the big day were each going to have!

Cheers,
Red Bird

jerrywaxler said:

You're lucky to have them and they're lucky to have you.

Jerry

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So kind of you to say, Jerry.

Bluegate,
That's a tough question. On the one hand, there is thanks for the book itself. On the other hand there is gratitue for sharing a life. Well, there you have it. Life first, book second : )

I'm so happy you pointed this out to me before I printed something I would have regretted later.

Cheers,
Red Bird

Thanks, Susan.

This is for my thesis, but before it's printed I'm going to switch the order around and list my family first. I also changed the line to read "my own" instead of mine.

Cheers,
Red Bird