Throughout history, feathers have been seen as mystical signs, portents, and opportunities. Author Maril Crabtree has gathered a unique collection of fifty-five modern-day personal encounters with feathers, recounting the inspiring moments that changed the lives of those who touched -- and were touched by -- these cosmic messengers. Contributors come from every walk of life -- including noted authors Rachel Naomi Remen (Kitchen Table Wisdom), Denise Linn (Feng Shui for the Soul), and Dr. Janet Cunningham (A Tribe Returned) -- as well as therapists, business consultants, lawyers, naturalists, Native American healers, and others who have been renewed by a feather contact. Some of the featured stories include: -- On the brink of despair, a woman is able to reach her goal with the arrival of a mysterious black feather -- A young man finds that a feather helps to heal his broken heart -- One magpie feather teaches a psychologist the lesson of patience -- A pair of birds help an unhappily married woman make a difficult decision -- A golden eagle makes a Native American writer's lifelong dream come true