"Set in the Upper Midwest, 1952-1991, Delicate Armor is the story of the Lindstrom family. With the loss of his baby boy, Will Lindstrom places his energy in young Callie, a cheeky girl who shares his bond with the outdoors. Inducted into the world of men and privy to their dreams and struggles, Cal learns to navigate waves of family conflict and loss while realizing her own place in the world"--Amazon.com, viewed November 1, 2011.