In Willow’s Gift, author Connie Myslik-McFadden introduces us to teenage heroine Willow Ward, who has just survived a traumatic near-death experience. In the days that follow, Willow discovers she now has a telepathic bond with the animals around her, and she soon realizes they are to become her greatest allies and teachers. When a forest fire threatens to destroy her family and the wild canyon she loves, Willow is forced to replace her resentment and angry withdrawal with love and responsibility. Claiming her new identity and sense of belonging, she steps into her role with bravery and maturity. In this moment, Willow understands that she is not alone—and that her journey has just begun.

Set in the majestic Montana wilderness, Willow’s Gift is a powerful and emotional story of the human spirit and what can happen when we open our hearts and minds to the life-altering gifts we may receive after experiencing tragedy and loss.

Connie Myslik-McFadden is a writer and Jungian psychotherapist in Bozeman, Montana, where she lives with her husband and two Bearded Collies. She leads a retreat for women every summer at the Blacktail Ranch in Wold Creek, Montana, leads dreamwork seminars, and enjoys agility with one of her dogs. Her previous books include Gathering the Soul: A True Story of Spiritual Healing, Imago, and Bad Gramma.