Don't you see? I'm not the spirit of any age. I'm at odds with everything and always have been! I have never belonged anywhere with anyone at any time!

Goodnight sweet prince, may flights of devils wing you to your rest.

I assume I don't need an introduction.

I love New Orleans physically. I love the trees and the balmy air and the beautiful days. I have a beautiful house here.

Don't let the old story repeat itself now. Arm yourself with all that's happened.

-You are on the verge of being truly mad. -No, not at all. Look at me. I can tie my shoelaces. See?

A story of remarkable simplicity and charm. A young swimmer invites us into sea off the coast of California where through her eyes we see an entire realm of creatures we have never known so intimately before. Truly for people of all ages, Lynne Cox's adventure with the baby whale, Grayson, becomes a parable and an experience, thanks not only to the author's great and generous spirit, but through her immense gift for describing nature.