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When his father is wanted for killing a fellow Ute, 5-year-old Thomas Black Bull and his parents hide in the wilderness and resume living a traditional life. Later, after both of his parents have died, 11-year-old Thomas is forced into the white world, where he wrestles with the issue of his identity. This moving novel takes place in the early 20th century and describes, through the experiences of Thomas, the negative experiences he endures while living in an alien culture. Despite his outstanding success as a bronco rider, Tom remains a loner in an unfamiliar world and feels his life is meaningless. Only a return to his childho
When his father is wanted for killing a fellow Ute, 5-year-old Thomas Black Bull and his parents hide in the wilderness and resume living a traditional life. Later, after both of his parents have died, 11-year-old Thomas is forced into the white world, where he wrestles with the issue of his identity. This moving novel takes place in the early 20th century and describes, through the experiences of Thomas, the negative experiences he endures while living in an alien culture. Despite his outstanding success as a bronco rider, Tom remains a loner in an unfamiliar world and feels his life is meaningless. Only a return to his childhood home and acceptance of his Ute past allow him to achieve full identity, maturity, and understanding. This is a well written novel with especially gripping descriptions of bronco riding.
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ISBN-10 : 0553257382 |
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