“Get to China before it changes too much,” Mary was advised. It was 1982, and China was beginning to transform itself after years of isolation. When Mary, a seasoned Delta flight attendant, arrived in Hangzhou a year later, her life also began a major transformation. China became her passion—at times her nemesis and ultimately her teacher—as she returned year after year, decade after decade. Butterfly Dreams tells the story of how, through years of friendship and exploration, Mary came to discover her life’s purpose: working with others, in China and the United States, to create a sustainable and thriving Earth for all. “Butterfly Dreams is a beautiful example of how one person committed to making a difference with her life—and succeeded.” — Lynne Twist, cofounder of the Pachamama Alliance and author of Living a Committed Life and The Soul of Money “A testament to the power of dreams, the strength of cross-cultural bonds, and the imperative of ecological consciousness.” —Huang Ming, Solar Valley developer, Dezhou, China In Butterfly Dreams , I see a reflection of my own journey-a relentless pursuit of a dream that many deemed impossible. Mary Klug's narrative resonates with the spirit of Solar Valley, where aspirations take flight, and sustainable living becomes a reality. Her experiences in China, her deep connections with its people, and her unwavering commitment to environmental harmony mirror the very essence of what we strive for in our solar endeavors.This book is not just a memoir; it's a testament to the power of dreams, the strength of cross-cultural bonds, and the imperative of ecological consciousness. Mary's journey inspires us to believe that with passion and perseverance, we can illuminate the path to a greener, more harmonious world.- Huang Ming, developer of Solar Valley in Dezhou, China Butterfly Dreams is a beautiful example of how one person committed to making a difference with her life-and succeeded. Mary Klug's creativity, determination and respect for her Chinese colleagues led to her work with groups in China over many years to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on the planet.- Lynne Twist, cofounder of the Pachamama Alliance and author of Living a Committed Life Given that the United States and China are the world's biggest economies and polluters, there has never been a time when it was more important to understand these two countries, their relationship to each other and the environment, and the chasm of misunderstanding that separates them. Butterfly Dreams is a personal journey over the bridge that crosses that chasm.- John Perkins, cofounder of the Pachamama Alliance; author of C onfessions of an Economic Hitman , Touching the Jaguar and other booksIn Butterfly Dreams , Mary transports the reader into China's past, where we join her in witnessing the country's and people's transformation over several decades. Her view of the process is powerful and compassionate, seen through eyes of hard-working, resilient people who have gone through tremendous struggles. Unexpected moments jump off the page in this intimate memoir. - Dame Doria Cordova, founder of Excellerated Business Schools(R) for Entrepreneurs (BSE) and author of the Money & You (R) Book TrilogyMary Klug's memoir shares her interactions with the Chinese people while teaching, traveling, and studying environmental changes in an era of great societal transition. Her affinity for their language, history and philosophies motivates her personal journey and friendships. China's ancient civilization continues to transform itself in alluring and futuristic ways. Klug captures that essence in her writing.- Diana Greer, President, US-China Peoples Friendship AssociationA moving, remarkable, and frank memoir of how a flight attendant evolved, through a lifelong relationship with China, into an ecological warrior.- Michael Liu, author of Forever Struggle: Activism, Identity, and Survival in Boston's Chinatown, 1880-2018 For 36 years, Mary Klug was a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. She has been teaching English as a Second Language for several decades, both professionally and as a volunteer. Mary is presently the Vice President of the New England Chapter of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association, and an active member of the Pachamama Alliance. She volunteers for the North Shore Node of the environmental group 350MASS. Mary lives with her cat, Emma, in Marblehead, Massachusetts. She can be reached at meklug22@hotmail.com or through her blog: Ecojourneyinchina.blog.