“Innovative… an intriguing study of a man and a legend.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Nerburn has written about a man of humility and grandeur... This is storytelling with a greatness of heart.” — Louise Erdrich
“With measured words and narrative power, Nerburn presents a dramatic portrait of Chief Joseph as a man of peace…” — Spirituality and Health magazine
“Nerburn…writes from the Indians’ perspective with insight and reverence.” — Columbus Dispatch
“Crisp, energetic account... reads like fictionalized history in the tradition of Mari Sandoz’s Crazy Horse.” — The Oregonian (Portland)
“Nerburn deftly records a dark chapter of forced diaspora and forgotten promises—one as engrossing as a novel.” — People
“A masterful job of recreating this tragic story.” — National Catholic Reporter
“The story has been told many times but not often with as much color as Nerburn provides.” — Denver Post
“A must read for every instructor of American history ….” — Grand Rapids Press
“[An] exceptionally fine book…” — The California Literary Review
“Nerburn seems to have found the real story of Chief Joseph rather than rehashing the iconic status…” — The Olympian