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Ceremonyby Leslie Marmon Silko
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Ceremony cast a spell on me; I read it over the course of a day, reluctantly putting it down only to eat and walk with the dog. It is the story of Tayo, whose soul has been horribly broken, and of his perilous journey back to wholeness. How rare it is for me to feel so moved and transformed by a story; this is a novel of devastating brilliance and power. Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Tayo, a young Native American, has been a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II, and the horrors of captivity have almost eroded his will to survive. His return to the Laguna Pueblo reservation only increases his feeling of estrangement and alienation. While other returning soldiers find easy refuge in alcohol and senseless violence, Tayo searches for another kind of comfort and resolution. Tayo's quest leads him back to the Indian past and its traditions, to beliefs about witchcraft and evil, and to the ancient stories of his people. The search itself becomes a ritual, a curative ceremny that defeats the most virulent of afflictions — despair. Review:"An exceptional novel — a cause for celebration." The Washington Post Book World Review:"The novel is very deliberately a ceremony in itself — demanding but confident and beautifully written." The Boston Globe) About the AuthorSilko is a former professor of English and fiction writing. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 2 comments: 
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