Light from a Bullet Hole

Although Ralph Salisbury may refer to himself as "A Killer Seeking Forgiveness," this collection of his new and selected work shows him to be one of the most thoughtful and moral writers of his generation. Without ever sacrificing literary excellence for self-righteousness or eloquence for polemic, Salisbury's memorable poetry reflects not only his long full life and the Cherokee culture that has helped shape his vision, it is also a corrective lens nation. -- Joseph Bruchac, author of Our Stories Remember and March Toward the Thunder