There's a lot of hilarity in this book ("Mommy,why is she wearing that eye-dropper in her ear?"). The grief for the loss of the four trees sneaks up on you between the lines.

I agree with a reviewer in Earth First! Journal who found Losure's attitude toward the protesters somewhat dismissive: she seems surprised to discover (near the end of the narrative) that, after all, they might have important point to make. However, I think that this rhetorical structure works in this case in the favor of the trees, if not the protesters themselves: Losure brings the skeptical reader along with her.

I recently read Salvaged Memories by Jerry Provost (one of my family's good friends.) It's about the raising of the Minnehaha and how he and others found it and wanted to raise it. It's was a great book if your into scuba diving or things that involve raising boats or diving. I give it 5 enthusiastic stars.

Watercolors Of Bridges Over Minnehaha Creek: 101 Variations by Minneapolis architect Victor C. Gilbertson is a soothing, full-color artwork of wistful bridge scenes. Each thoughtfully painted piece has a caption describing the length, width, and year the featured bridge was built, as well as its location and composition. Simple maps and directions to the bridges allow devoted art and scenery enthusiasts to visit these lovely sites and see these impressive structures for themselves. A thoughtful and touching artbook, invested with love for the painted scenery, Watercolors Of Bridges Over Minnehaha Creek is especially recommended for students of art, and the structural architecture of bridges.