Derek's Acknowledgements
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- Mohandas K. Gandhi - an inspiration and great teacher of nonviolence
- Charles H. Bower (my father) - taught honesty and a good work ethic
- Peace Pilgrim - showed the truth about some of the more spiritual aspects of nonviolence
- Jesus of Nazareth - taught love, forgiveness and selflessness
- Shauna Lucas - showed me generous friendship and support
- Jan Slakov - an inspiration in many ways
- Katherine Moe - taught me how to be a vegetarian
- Dawn Rogier - demonstrated humility and an inspiring solidness of character
- Qani Belu - demonstrated compassion, humility and an inspiring solidness of character
- Anna Ellstrom - inspired me to carve wood
- Cathy Seiler - was a bright light during a dark time
- Joe Seiler - inspired me to try difficult things
- Leona Bower (my mother) - inspired me to be creative and unique
- Shinya Abe - taught me that 'I don't know' is often the best answer
- Abdelsaid Hamid - showed me brotherliness unparalled
- Marlon Cunningham - inspired me to run fast
- Alexsey Tetehov - demonstrated humility and steadfastness
- Olga Miryasove - demonstrated joy and steadfastness
- Alanah (my wife) - my angel, my dream come true
- Aaron Kolezar - inspired me to print and promote
- Andrew Simser - inspired me to sing to god
- April Butler - let me copy her assignments during my depression
- Annelie Paulsen - showed me much love and friendship
- Anders Segerson - taught me that art takes editing and repetition
- Alyosha Jacobson - my most memorable wise traveller
- Jim Anderson - showed me generosity and hospitality
- Carol Blakely - showed me openness, generosity and hospitality
- Carla Geraghty - made me feel I was a good person and was so fun
- Carol Puig - demonstrated that money is not important
- Cara Jennings - a couragous and joyful influence
- Daniel Haran - an intellectual aid to all on the left
- Dave Dellinger - an inspiration in steadfastness and courage
- Deborah Leo - a teacher of practical communism
- Dan Synek - a thinker with powers of analysis and humour
- Dag Stromberg - the source of music for our wedding
- Danny Burval - an inspiration in simplicity and wildness
- Dan Warren - an inspiration in principles and endurance
- Daina Kulnys - a generous helper
- Greg Kirchgessner - a thinker and calm presence
- Holly Manning - showed me much trust and faith
- Heather Hennigar - helped carry me when I was down
- Ida Hellqvist - taught me some of my most important limits.
- Jill Rogers - showed me that love is patient and forgiving
- Judy Whalen - kind helper who introduced me to WWOOF
- Jackie Ziebart - taught patience
- Jeannie Bright - was like a sister to me
- Jennifer Reardon - always fun, ever caring
- Kehben - an inspiration in courage and effectiveness
- Linda Gaudet - a friend with heart during an emersion in numbers
- Liliya Izmodenova - service-oriented, inspiring worker
- Luke and Karen Geerligs - kind and patient teachers
- Marcus P. Blaise P. - a ceaseless worker looking to be an instrument of goodness
- Mary-Frances Wright - gave me my first pull to the left
- Paula George - supportive during my depression
- Peter and Mitzi Bowman - hard working, spirited and kind
- Paul Lauzier - an inspiration in simple living
- Robert Riall - a father of a large and beautiful family
- Roger Teagues - a helper and inspiration in speaking his truth
- Shan Foster-MacKenzie - my most hospitable friend
- Shannon Lynch - my most entertaining friend
- Sara Nasr - a voice and spirit to move souls
- Susan Knapp - a real hippy, generous, caring and effective
- Steve McCarrey - my first friend whom I had to admit was smarter than me
- Sharon Scott - encouraged me when it was popular to do otherwise
- Sean and Sara - peaceful, compassionate and hospitable
- Wayne Grotzgo - ever willing to help and listen
- Yvonne Puig - generous and kind
