Maya Jones, a young, Black woman from the mountains of North Carolina, is introduced to fly fishing through her mentor, Ed Myers. This introduction and subsequent passion for fly fishing offers an intriguing and imaginative story of respect, acceptance, loyalty, and courage. As Ed mentors young Maya on her coming-of-age journey, her struggles are met with brazen resilience as she defies stereotypes, bigotry, nature, and even death with immeasurable perseverance.
Fish are her counsel and through the extension of a fly rod, Maya finds her space of belonging. Amidst her quest for personal growth, Maya’s heart is mesmerized by an enigmatic man exposing her to what, not only becomes her obsession, but, also, guides her pursuits to protect those she loves most. In a world that is begging for a pioneer of change, Maya’s personal voice becomes a beacon of how the human spirit always triumphs over the human condition. Dive into an amazing adventure with Maya as she transcends mere survival to become a source of hope and a symbol of the indomitable human spirit.
SHE TALKS TO FISH is a story about a young lady navigating her life’s path that centers around fly fishing and its unforgiving fortunes. Along the voyage, she leans on her Christian foundation, the spiritual lessons from the Crow Tribe, and her own inner voice. Maya’s and Ed’s lives will forever be tethered with a bond of mutual rescuers as Ed saves her, and she saves him, both literally and figuratively. The life cycle thread between Ed and Maya is captured in none other than what lies beneath the rivers’ surfaces and the beautiful creatures that occupy those spaces. Fish are her counsel and through the extension of a fly rod, Maya finds her place as She Talks to Fish.
If you are looking for an exciting book that encourages hope, then SHE TALKS TO FISH is the book for you. When the human condition is no match for the human spirit, resolute survival is the only option. Maya Jones is a survivor - a survivor who talks to fish.