By Laura Coleman

Laura Coleman is in her 20s and trying to find herself. She ends up in Bolivia volunteering in a local wildlife sanctuary on the edge of the Amazon. A colorful collection of animals and fellow travelers are there. And then she meets Wayra, the puma she is assigned to work with. Her work with Wayra brings purpose to her life. In the midst of this transformation are encroaching civilization, the illegal animal trade, and forest fires – and the need to wrestle with idea of going home. This is an emotional journey well told.

314 Pages

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