It has been so much fun writing a biography of Sister Asuncion Lecubarri, now 95 years old. When I interviewed her from March to June, 2016, I came prepared with my notepad and recording device. Sometimes, when I had barely sat down for a cup of coffee or a chat with her, she would launch into the most intriguing story without the prompting of a question, and I would need to "scramble" to keep up with her enthusiastic explanation and record the account as she spoke without effort or pause. She is the primary source for the content of the book before you.

Suzanne Kawasumi: Preface