"As a public figure, I have had to choose carefully what to include and what to exclude in this volume on my Notre Dame presidency. I've tried to be truthful without being hurtful. I'm well aware that, in a large, complex institution, there can be (and are) multiple interpretations of the events I have described. In the end, I hope that my love for Notre Dame and its people comes through clearly, along with my overwhelming sense of gratitude for having been given the opportunity to lead this great university for eighteen years. I believe that the future for Notre Dame is bright and promising. All of us, indeed, stand on the shoulders of giants." --from Monk's Tale: The Presidential Years, 1987-2005 by Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C. Excerpted from Monk's Tale: The Presidential Years, 1987-2005 by Edward A. Malloy All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.