I dedicate this book to my daughter, Andrea,who gave up countless hours with me so thatI might speak my truth, and to my father John,who is on the other side.He believed in me and was proud of mebefore I had any inkling who I was.

—Ellen

I dedicate this book to my brother Rupert,who died well before I ever thoughtof writing a book, and who remainsmy greatest inspiration in giving and forgiving.

—Suzanne

We dedicate this book to all the children of theworld who are counting on each of usto make the choices that willcreate the world anew.

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