<p> <i>Wind on the Waves</i> is a collection of fifty-two stories that embody the beauty, mystery, and allure of Oregon's magnificent coast. Written by award-winning author and poet Kim Stafford, these wonderful vignettes celebrate the people, towns, wildlife, culture, and natural beauty of one of America&#8217;s most rugged, beautiful, and enchanting coastlines. <i>Wind on the Waves </i>evokes the feelings of wonder and&#160; joy, the miracle of existence, the significance of humanity-and its insignificance compared to the power of the sea. Being open to the world is a gift&#8212;one which Kim Stafford has shared so well. These words from one of Oregon&#8217;s most influential writers are the song of life sung on the stage of the shore, and the wind, and the waves.</p>