Acknowledgments

I am grateful to Kate Lee and Tina Wexler for their encouragement and wise insight, and to my editor, Brian Farrey-Latz, whose vision for this book helped me discover its shape. Thanks also to Sandy Sullivan, Mallory Hayes, and everybody at Flux. Big hugs to the Chappell family, Team 305, Jonathan (“the moon followed him”), Mom and Dad for always being there, and Harlan, who listens when I need it most. I am very thankful to Dr. Bill Rothman, Professor Ed Talavera, and to Ranaria for our conversations about film and philosophy. Buffalo Tiger: A Life in the Everglades by Buffalo Tiger was helpful to my research. Finally, I owe many thanks to Houston Cypress (Otter Clan) for showing me the Rez and the tree islands of
the Everglades, and for your patience in answering my questions. Your kindness was a gift—and so was my glimpse into that special world.