In his 80-plus years around birds, Michael Baughman has learned one immutable lesson: As long as you remain alive and human, the closer you get to birds, the more time you spend among them, the more you love them.
Michael Baughman Knihy
Focusing on the Warm Springs Reservation, this book delves into the lives of approximately 3,600 Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute Indians, highlighting their experiences as a vibrant community. It captures their daily struggles, successes, and aspirations, presenting them as a "viable people" who are both visible and vocal. Through personal reflections, the narrative aims to foster a deeper understanding of their culture and the challenges they face, particularly among the younger generation.