In The Way to Rainy Mountian what lessons might this provide for us as we mature in our adulthood?

The importance of family is a major theme to adulthood. The narrator is deeply affected by the loss of his Grandmother. When the narrator describes Aho, the reader is presented with the image of strong family matriarch. Aho was a reverent woman who found a way to blend her Kiowa beliefs with her Christian beliefs without losing respect for either way of life. Aho's home stands as a sanctuary for her family - both before and after her death.

One thing that stands out in the book is the narrator's respect for his grandparents. Aho and Mammedaty feature prominently throughout the book. Aho's death prompted the narrator's return to his family's home. In the shadow of Rainy Mountain, the narrator finds his family's roots and a deeper understanding of his own life as a descendant of the Kiowa tribe.