Why update the Foreword?

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Patricia wanted to look back and show how her life intersected with her father’s — the key moments they shared and, crucially, that his life and his once‑forgotten manuscript mattered. 'She threads the needle of her emotions,' as one reviewer noted, while also offering readers a little more historical context. At the heart of Don’t Break My Rice Bowl is a Vietnam War story the primary author witnessed first‑hand, and the updated Foreword helps frame that legacy for the readers.