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Foreword

Ver 2.0Foreword, Recorded in 2026
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Why update the Foreword?

     Patricia still 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. As one reviewer noted, she threads the needle of her emotions, while providing readers with additional historical context. She now also includes the mention of a White House letter, a document added at the last minute to the front of the book.

     Stepping into the co‑author role placed Robert’s daughter on her own journey of discovery. She addresses her father directly in the final paragraph, asking: How many of Eddie’s footsteps were yours too.

Patricia Rykiel in the Podcast Room Brighton, August 2026

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Patricia with her father Robert H. Dodd, on holiday in Quebec, 1983

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