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We could speak of this book as being evidence of a renaissance in Native American literature, except that there has never previously been a written literature of this sort, which bridges the indigenous oral tradition and the Euramerican written one. Perhaps, then, we should speak of a coming-of-age, for many Native American writers are now crafting their most mature and impressive work. Four such writers contribute to this volume poetry and prose that, although diverse, is sufficiently similar in subject matter to make up a satisfying joint collection. To reinvest them with their diversity, however--the contributions are Al Hunter's terse verse lines, crafted into prayers and chants; Denise Sweet's passionate, womanist lyrics; Jim Northrup's wry and knowing fictions; and Adrian Louis' brassy, loving, unforgiving, demanding, resonant sermons, diatribes, and confessions. This does what a good anthology should: whet the appetite for more. (Reviewed November 15, 1994)0964198606Pat Monaghan From: Syndetics Solutions, Inc. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.