these were really good poems, I really enjoyed reading them and I liked that it wasn't just poems but there were also stories.

First, I adored Part I of The Law of The Land, but the further I read, the less I enjoyed the poetry. The style of ged, and perhaps it was because of the viewpoints, but I just could not appreciate the writing. It was difficult to read in the way it was written, and although the content was necessary (especially in light of the on-going race issues), the use of shorthand (or perhaps this is Red Hawk’s way of best getting across the Indian Killerks speech patterns) didn’t resonate with me. The Law of the Land was a beautiful collection, and I had a lot of favorite parts, on the whole it just wasn’t my cup of tea.

The Law of the Land (Paperback)
by Red Hawk
An assortment of stories and poems from an anthropological view of the Native American culture, from first contact to the destruction. With parts and pieces of historical figures in the conflict and remembrance.
Interviews of native american figures like Sitting Bull.
and of Indian killers.. why they did the deeds the reminder that the conflict has two sides. Its a hard story in history for people to understand.

Wow. Red Hawk writes well, with a clear voice that I greatly enjoyed. I loved the way this poet craft verses out of culture and worldview. The Law of the Land is a collection worth owning and sharing with others. Many thanks to Red Hawk for this work, and to the publisher for sharing a copy for my honest review.

Thanks #NetGalley for the electronic review copy of #TheLawoftheLand

This book contains a collection of poems separated into three sections, and before each section there is also a handful of quotes as an introduction. The overall concept of the book is very unique - the first section is about the Lakota Sioux, the third is about a former US military member who was involved in the destruction of the tribe, and the second section is a bridge between the first and third, told from an Earth/nature perspective. Each part is about moral codes and the author takes a unique approach of explaining these concepts through stories of actions and experiences rather than just using vocabulary to "list" or define the moral codes, though the titles of each poem do provide readers with a bit of guidance regarding the ultimate message. This is definitely a book that can be read multiple times to gain more context or perspective each time. The poems convey a strong and sad story when read in order, but they are also meaningful and well-written when read individually.

The Lakota had no word for love, rather a phrase , "you and I are planting". Red Hawk has a masterpiece between these pages. In my youth I knew two Lakota Holy Men. There were above reproach meaning they were thought of as having no observable faults and were truly remarkable. That was many years ago . I think abut them at times when I feel stressed or discouraged. When I started reading these writings I knew immediately that this book was full of Good Things. It is honest though. It is not always comfortable to think aboout the terrible crimes that were done againt the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota peoples. It hurts to read the truth if you are honest. I learned a LOT about my friends and remembered some things too while reading this book. One of the Holy Men I knew said to me, Mitakaye Oyasi, That means we are all related. He told me I could say that to others as he gave me permission. From his lips that was an honor I never fogot. This book has much wisdom and hope. I am reading daily to give me good light on my path. Mitakaye Oyasi.