It had been such a long time that Old Turtle was just a legend, a story told late at night. But the people were haunted by questions they had no answers for.  When the questions are brought to the Old Woman, she knows the stories of Old Turtle are real and he hold the answers. Those who follow the whisperings of their hearts will find him.  The trusted few were tasked to speak for the people and ask their important questions.  The journey was long, but their hearts finally led them to Old Turtle.  The questions of their hearts; What is our purpose in life? How do we find happiness? Can you tell us about play? Speak to us of evil. And what about death? culminate with, Who are you and how will you live this day?  The answers to these deep meaningful questions tie us to each other and to creation itself.

While as powerful a message as the 2 previous Old Turtle books, the magnitude of the questions asked and the answers given are a bit overwhelming, making this aless effective book .  Each of the “important” questions is worthy of its own book.

Beautiful watercolor illustrations enhance the emotions of the book.