This book, at its core, is an investigation into what it means to be human. Not all of what it means to be human, but a small slice. The characters you will meet are all animals. They are loosely drawn from the mythologies of the native tribes of southern Alaska.

To those who have gifted stories from generation to generation, the spirits are real, potent, and contribute to the lives of the humans amongst which they live. You may not be able to see them that way. Most modern men and women cannot. But, after spending some time in their company, you may come away with some insight into their meaning.

That is my hope in writing this book. May you find something in it that illuminates your journey.