The dedication of a book is called “The Dedication” because it requires dedication by the author to complete the work. As every author will tell you, writing is a solitary, alone process, the opposite of social activity. It’s easy to become engulfed in the writing and researching and exclude more and more of the real world. Successful authors are either not married or married to an understanding, supportive spouse who sees his or her role as providing a nurturing environment in which creative juices can ferment.
Susan, my wife, patiently put up with my solitary writing, giving me the space to put in the dedication to finish the first and second and third editions. At the same time, she was also my anchor to the real world and forced me to keep ...
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