SALLY COLE-MISCH

"...a captivating celebration of nature... her words paint the Earth as our ultimate refuge, a source of strength to draw from and live intimately within... a joyous read to nurture appreciation for our planet."

"The novel is informed by both Ojibwe and Welsh traditions and shows sensitivity regarding cultural differences. It also honors the natural world with dazzling imagery... A dramatic, rewarding story about a woman reconnecting with family, nature and herself."

"... a lush and lovely homage to the natural places where her protagonist grew up... Readers... won't be able to resist the pull of this remarkable novel... The plot spanning past and present kept me enthralled and engaged throughout my reading of this exceptionally good book. The Best Part of Us is most highly recommended."

"Cole-Misch draws her characters with a fine paintbrush, adding layer upon layer until each character is fully realized and integrating them into a timeframe that spans past and present... The descriptions of the land and water are dazzling..."

"...there is also a beautiful story within this book. It has such a rich depth.. and will make you think... in more ways than one it is just quite simply a beautiful book."