Forty years ago, the peregrine falcon was on the U.S. endangered species list and many doubted that it would survive. Marcy Houle was a young wildlife biologist observing one of the last remaining pairs–located at a site in southwest Colorado slated for development as a major tourist site and coal extraction. Winner of several national awards, this book chronicles her work at Chimney Rock along with the recovery of the species, culminating with the peregrine’s remarkable comeback and with President Barack Obama’s designation of Chimney Rock as a national monument.

A new afterword brings the book up to the present time. Today the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is itself endangered. Changes to the law, which was enacted fifty years ago, are in motion, and poised to dismantle it. Yet it was this critical legislation that saved peregrine falcons, bald eagles, brown pelicans, and a host of other species.  The ESA is a vital tool in trying to reduce the terrible decline in biodiversity assailing our continent.

Wings for My Flight shows this story in a personal and powerful way. Learn more…

“With the Endangered Species Act now under attack from the federal government, this beautiful book–testimony to the power of people and policy working together for the good of all creation–has never been more needed!”

— BILL MCKIBBEN, best-selling author Here Comes the Sun

with Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD, MPH, MACP

The Gift of Aging blends frontline science with inspirational stories and insights from wise elders for aging with health, joy, and purpose. The book explains how our bodies and brains age, defining what can be expected with aging and what is unusual. It demonstrates ways we can significantly increase our chances for a positive aging experience into our 80s, 90s, and 100s. It offers key strategies for meeting the challenges of aging, informs us of issues of inclusion and equity, and advises on handling legal and financial affairs. The Gift of Aging illustrates how we can make the third act of our lives meaningful and fulfilling, ensuring we as elders can make a difference in our world. Learn more…

“This is a beautiful book. The Gift of Aging is filled with lots of practical advice—but none more practical than ‘have a purpose.’ The last decades of our lives can be the most important, productive, and fulfilling, but only if we take them with the seriousness (and the good humor) they deserve!”

— Bill McKibben, bestselling author of The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon, and The End of Nature