How can twenty-first century human beings cultivate a spirit of place -- one that connects them to Nature and community? How can today's indoor children overcome what Richard Louv calls a 'nature deficit disorder?' SPIRIT OF PLACE examines these questions through the eyes of an extraordinary 95-year-old woman, whose love of magnificent forests, mountains, and streams, has taught her valuable lessons about the meaning of life. Concerned about the future of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she sets off across the American West to rekindle the spirit of place that deeply enriched her own youth. Through her encounters with wildlife and wild places, she celebrates the powerful sense of wonder and awe that Nature provides.—Anonymous