In this book, the Kingfisher Family tells their story of how they have emerged in relationship with all life since the journey of the Universe began over 13.7 billion years ago. The 10 members of the Kingfisher Family in Australia, each tell part of the family story as well as their own individual story. Collectively, they explain how interdependent and inter-related they are with other beings, including humans. They particularly mention the challenges to their unique ecological niche due to the actions of human beings. They call on humans to respect their right to exist and thrive.