Over 150 years ago, Chief Seattle, a respected and powerful leader of his people, delivered a message to the government in Washington that wanted to buy his land.

He believed that all life on Earth, including the Earth itself, is sacred and that man’s abuse and disregard of nature will ultimately lead to his own destruction.

With a commanding presence, Chief Seattle rose to his feet to speak to the gathering before him, and in a resounding voice gave a speech that is as relevant today as it was when it was first given.

It is in this context that we must consider this book.