River Dreams
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The river changed from murky to brown-black when we entered the tributary. Visibility beneath the water was zero. A short distance ahead of our dugout something broke the surface, and large circles drifted toward us. The dark head of a swimming anaconda rose, causing me to catch my breath and tighten my grip on the paddle. I have always feared snakes, and the Amazon is full of them. Some are small and harmless, some venomous, and some like the anaconda are thick ropes of muscle that can squeeze the breath from much larger animals. Fear seized my gut, and I paddled harder, faster.
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When Anna Wall and her new husband travel to Brazil, a river cruise on the Amazon River turns into a strange and dangerous journey. As she delves into the mysteries of shamanic healing, Anna becomes aware of a metaphysical landscape that was formerly invisible to her.
Back in Virginia, Anna sees with new eyes the destruction caused by mountain top removal. The government has allowed the mining companies to reduce the mountains to flat plateaus of rock and rubble, and the water is poisoned and undrinkable. When Big Coal and Big Government become aligned, what can the Appalachian people do to protect their homes and health?
About the Author
Carol Collier's love for the Appalachian Mountains shines through in her stories. With River Dreams, she takes on the controversial subject of mountain top removal, rejecting the notion that the need for energy justifies such destruction. She holds degrees in education and psychology, and her books and short stories have won several awards. Previous novels are An Appalachian Summer and Someone is Watching.