Kent Nerburn has been widely praised as one of the few writers who can respectfully bridge the gap between native and nonnative cultures. His book Neither Wolf nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder won the 1995 Minnesota Book Award.
"Innovative... an intriguing study of a man and a legend." -- Kirkus Reviews"Nerburn has written about a man of humility and grandeur... This is storytelling with a greatness of heart." -- Louise Erdrich"With measured words and narrative power, Nerburn presents a dramatic portrait of Chief Joseph as a man of peace..." -- Spirituality and Health magazine"Nerburn...writes from the Indians' perspective with insight and reverence." -- Columbus Dispatch"Crisp, energetic account... reads like fictionalized history in the tradition of Mari Sandoz's Crazy Horse." -- The Oregonian (Portland)"Nerburn deftly records a dark chapter of forced diaspora and forgotten promises--one as engrossing as a novel." -- People"A masterful job of recreating this tragic story." -- National Catholic Reporter"The story has been told many times but not often with as much color as Nerburn provides." -- Denver Post"A must read for every instructor of American history ...." -- Grand Rapids Press"[An] exceptionally fine book..." -- The California Literary Review"Nerburn seems to have found the real story of Chief Joseph rather than rehashing the iconic status..." -- The Olympian
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