"A work of cultural anthropology and a fascinating exploration of the vanishing oral traditions of Southern Appalachia"--

"Anchored in the oral traditions of Native Peoples, Frey, professor emeritus and hospital lay chaplain, intertwines the stories of elders and his own to offer personal and professional insights into the power and value of storytelling, presenting a model for ethical and collaborative engagement with Indigenous communities. This expanded edition keeps everything from the award-winning original title and shares new insights for engaging our fellow humanity"--...