In 1993, at the annual convention of the Association of Women’s Health,
Obstetrical, and Neonatal Nursing in Reno, Nevada, we (Cheryl and
Jeanne) were walking down the hall from opposite directions when our
eyes met each other’s name tag; our walking came to a halt. We were finally
going to meet, something that each of us had hoped would happen for a
long time. We were aware of the other’s experience and contributions to
women’s health. It was the meeting of kindred spirits. It was that meeting
that had set the stage for the evolution of the book that you are holding.
Over the years, we have collaborated in various facets of research and education.