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There was only the bird book to tell her story. She left it as unfinished as her life seemed to be. The question of who she was led me to begin searching for the answers. Years ago I should have started searching while she was still alive; however, I did not really know about her until it was too late. I refused to have her life and legacy forgotten, and yet I was so slow in acting. I suppose there are those who would say that I should not invade the territory of one who is already gone. However, it has always been in me to find out the answers, and so for that reason, Almas story must be told. She left her story in phrases she composed. She left her story in the pieces of artwork she created. She left her story in the memories of those who knew her.
The Bird Book - Alma's Story is the story of a woman terrifically affected by a series of events, which eventually caused Alma to decide she could no longer engage in the community of people. She was only willing to observe, draw, and enjoy the birds outside her home in eastern North Dakota. Looking at her from the vantage point of her sisters, certainly clarified how she coped with the social anxiety she seemed to exhibit. Travel with the author through the homes of the birds with whom she became the best of friends. She engaged with them when she would not, or could not engage with humans. She lived a long, satisfying life because of her enjoyment and fascination for the birds.