'A pen mightier than prejudice'. Joanne's 'East Meets West' ancestors - Cherokee, Irish, German, Filipino and American - learn and live the essence of 'Unity in Diversity'.They leave their descendants a legacy where there is no racial, religious, age, gender or socio-economic prejudices. They conclude that there is profound 'Wisdom from Wounding'. They are made better (not bitter) about their centuries of suffrage, at the hands of many conquerors. This tale tantalizes the mind, heart and spirit with myriads of feelings, values and traditions. It is definitely for the reader who is: an unconditional lover of humanity, an adventurer, a seeker of profound wisdom, a realist yet idealist, a believer in eternal love and loyalty, a Nature-lover and a Mother Earth conservationist. It is written for those who appreciate traditions such as: Harvest Ceremony, Manhood Quest, St. Patrick's Day, October Fest, Christmas, 'First Footing' and other cultural traditions.