"Those born and raised on the prairies are passionate about their bittersweet experiences with this diverse land. Their memories are as valued as any relationship. "If You're Not from the Prairie..." is a visual and poetic journey back to those times and the feelings they elicit. David Bouchard's [...] text reminds us of the power of the wind, the sweep of the sky, the adventures in the cold. And Henry Ripplinger's [...] images are snapshots from the past -- playing hockey on the river, lying under the big sky in a field of swaying grass, wading in a spring pond. The result is a nostalgic pilgrimage to a place that symbolizes a unique lifestyle. It is a treasure for mind and soul."--Inside dust jacket.