Cliff Notes is a true story of survival in the Adirondack Mountains. When the family dog falls onto a small ledge on the side of a towering mountain cliff, the owner finds himself clinging for life and waiting for a helicopter rescue. While there, he contemplates life, nature, discomfort, and a seemingly mystical series of experiences. Written by a professor of mental health counseling, Cliff Notes speaks to every person’s inner need to feel part of something greater. It provides useful insight on emerging concepts that have the potential to positively impact our mental health. Nature is trying to show us the way. It isn’t necessary to fall off a cliff to see it, but it helps.