This was an unexpectely good read, drawing me in from the very first page. Many fascinating cultural contrasts are made, and silence is valued. There were several surprises, and this book was not at all what I had imagined it would be, happily. I was profoundly dissapointed to see the level of anti-AmerIndian/Native American sentiment in what I had imagined to be a mostly Native American location, and I continued to be shocked throughout the book. Wow what a read, recommened for everyone. ( )

I have never come across a book quite like this one. Violence, anger, redemption, victory over adversity and tragic loss...if you can find it, it's a fantastic read. It is a rare love story about a strange native American juvenile delinquent and her social worker. I would recommend to all! ( )