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Book Reviews
Two Old Women Click here to purchase directly from Epicenter Press "Wallis, who grew up with this tribal legend, retells it with disarming simplicity and grace." "Full of adventure, suspense, and obstacles overcome - an octogenarian version of Thelma and Louise triumphant." "This story speaks straight to the heart with clarity, sweetness and wisdom." "Velma Wallis has given us a gift to cherish." "The timely retelling of a legend about two old women abandoned by a migrating tribe, who not only survive, but triumph." "Picking up first-time author Velma Wallis' book is like peeking into an Athabaskan caribou-skin tent. Inside is a fire, a friendly face, and an invitation to come in." "...a gripping Alaskan indian tale...perfect reading for an all-American melting-pot 'roots' trip: based on ancient legend, modern in relevance." "Whereever we are - in the city, in the village, in the bush - we need this tale of isolation and the power to define a vision of human integrity." "It's a book for our whole tribe." Bird Girl and the Man Who Followed the Sun Click here to purchase directly from Epicenter Press "Velma Wallis is a Native Athabaskan who has skillfully women together two legends of her people into a stirring adventure story for young adults. Bird Girl conveys a sense of the life and culture of the peoples of the North through the story of two young people who overcome great odds to reach their goals." "Their story will haunt the nights. A stunning book..." "A wonderful read. Wallis's writing is simple yet rich...the story delivers a message of overcoming hardship, of being true to yourself even when it is the most difficult thing to do." Raising Ourselves Click here to purchase directly from Epicenter Press "An extraordinary tale..." "A brave and tender book about hope and survival..." "Velma Wallis get applause for good-hearted and courageous honesty in a good book that contributes to the understanding of a little understood part of America." "This book made me laugh, cry in anger, feel elated, and awakened in me again the sometimes sleeping, but always-fighting spirit to be myself as an Indian...the reading was an evening of pure joy." |
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