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J. A. Jones

    A Zuni Life
    Swynol Ganiadau: Detholiad O Donau Ac Emynau At Wasanaeth Yr Ysgolion Sabbothol, Y Cymdeithasau Ymdrechol, Cyfarfodydd Gweddi A Dirwest
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    Big Yellow Dog
    • Big Yellow Dog

      A Novel

      • 202 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      After returning from combat and a prison camp in Vietnam, Sergeant Jack Kilroy seeks solitude in New Mexico but finds himself drawn into the lives of others. His peaceful fishing spot attracts a variety of visitors, including a cat, its owner, and an old Indian. As he attempts to unwind, he becomes entangled in high-stakes poker games and the pressing issues facing his army buddies, local Indians, and the community, including theft, murder, and supernatural conflicts. Jack's desire for peace is challenged by the complexities around him.

      Big Yellow Dog
    • What We Love

      • 452 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Exploring profound moral dilemmas, a painter grapples with the decision to end his friend's life after a tragic accident leaves him paralyzed. Spanning eight years, the narrative follows Jacob Miller's journey from struggling artist in SoHo to global acclaim, highlighting his relentless quest for truth in his art. As he navigates personal and professional challenges, a pivotal lie surfaces, testing the bonds of love and trust with his wife. The story delves into themes of honesty, creativity, and the complexities of human relationships.

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    • An account of Virgil Wyaco's life in both the traditional Zuni and modern Anglo worlds. His varied career demonstrates the heartbreaks and rewards of a Native American life bridging two cultures in the twentieth century.

      A Zuni Life