The Hummingbird Theory

The Hummingbird Theoryis a journey into the heart of the Cumberland Mountainsin a region of Virginia known tothe world as Appalachia. The enormous natural beauty of the Cumberlands is woven into each venuethroughout The Hummingbird Theory; however, it is the colorful cast ofcharacters that give glimpses into the cultural diversity of this uniqueregion. The characters bring to life the close-knit mountain communities thatshare pride in their heritage, and they provide a look into the fascinating historyof an area that once thrived because of rich deposits of coal. The Hummingbird Theoryis much more than a story of life in a small mountain town, it is a story aboutthe choices we make in life and the paths those choices set us on. It explores the spiritual nature of ourhuman experience and the spiritual energy that defines who we are. As the story weaves its way through the smallmountain community of Crayton's Crossing, there are mysteries to be solved andmessages to be gleaned from the lives of the unlikely band of homegrowncharacters. One such message is forthose living life according to The Hummingbird Theory.