Nurse of Spirit Lake Book

Some books affect us so much that they become a part of us. This was one of those books for me. As a child, I related to Copper and her life, and through her experiences, I learned that bad things happen to good people for no reason, and there's often nothing I can do about it. I learned the strength and power that comes with telling the truth, and I learned the importance of respect--respect for others and respect for self. I learned that I don't have the power to control or change others, but I do have the power to control my actions and my re-actions to other's behavior. I haven't read this book in years, but after a particularly turbulent week, I found myself in need of comfort and guidance. I found it, again, in the pages of DeClements' book.