this book was such a beautiful collection of peoples' experiences. it's not a narrative book with an overarching story, but an anthology of stories from many different people. more than anything, this book restored in me a sense of hope that Indigenous and white people can come together with respect and build community. I was especially grateful to hear from all of the Indigenous people involved, especially the women. this book didn't center white people or white feelings, and it achieved an emotional honesty because of that. I hope that more initiatives like the Gatherings can be done in other places. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for a very personal collection of stories.