Publisher's Synopsis
"Between the ancient ways of the Dine' and boarding school rules, Gilbert John's youth straddled two cultures and two eras, for modernization came late to the Navajo reservation. A tragic accident left Gilbert a quadriplegic at age 17, but it did not crush his will. In Gilbert's young life before his accident, he had many experiences and accomplishments in school academics and athletics, rodeo competitions and Native American arts. After his accident, Gilbert met many more challenges, and undertook a surprising number of activities and travels. Eventually he returned to his family in the Four Corners area of New Mexico, began writing his autobiography, and became an advocate for people with disabilities. Here is a story of many heroes, a few villains, and a singular personality. Meet Hashke' Yitaaswod -- He ran amongst the warriors"--.
