Diana Hottell moved to the Methow Valley in 1972, thereby taking on the most engrossing endeavor of her life. Being totally unprepared for the Methow was perhaps an advantage. When she began writing feature stories for the Methow Valley News, she wrote with an augmented appreciation for the lives of those she interviewed. She observed, "This book is a quiet read for times when we need to remember that the human race still possesses at least a few redeeming qualities. It is for those who would care to plumb the depths of the place they've chosen to call home. There is still no doubt in my mind that this is a special place, even a sacred one. To recall and listen to those who have come before us is to add more texture to the fabric of our own lives." -- amazon.com.