This book is dedicated to the little girls who grew up to be Marta, Lisa, Lee, Carol, Fauzia, Meg, and all my dear and cherished friends. Thank you for making me who I am today.

—RJP NMP/+pajrWDYIoBTn/gSc1+Bt7gjdG9MgEwJTEKfLzxXBuw6y1X2gMO5Yza1BLcW