Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony is a classic of modern fiction. Published in 1977 it is the story of Tayo a veteran of World War II and his struggles with his place in society. Tayo is a Pueblo Indian who has struggled his entire life to understand his place in white society and a balance with his Pueblo roots. The novel starts with a man psychologically broken by the horrors of war and his attempts to reject his racial background. This is the story of his redemption and healing from the scars of war and the acceptance of his past. Ceremony is not only one of the most interesting novels of the last century it tells a powerful story of forgiveness and respect for tradition. Silko's work is invigorating and thought provoking as well as a book I found very hard to put down.
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