To my parents, Kwan Lun and Mary, who took the greatest risk of their lives when they gave up their comfortable teaching careers in Macao and moved our family to New York City in 1971. While their lives became harder, their decision has opened up a whole new world of opportunities for me and my sister, Lily. With deepest love and appreciation I dedicate this book to my dad and mom.

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