Reservation Restless
Reservation Restless by Jim Kristofic, published by University of New Mexico Press in March 2020, is an illustrated work that delves into the author’s personal journey. Through vivid descriptions of the Southwest, Kristofic shares his experiences as a park ranger, exploring the Ganado valley and tracing the paths of the Anasazi. The narrative reflects on the intersections of tradition and modernity, as well as the challenges of reconciling personal identity within the broader context of cultural heritage.
In this memoir, Kristofic confronts his own past and the complexities of his relationships, particularly with his Navajo siblings. The book captures the essence of the Southwest’s landscapes and the profound connections to Indigenous history and culture. Readers will find themes of personal growth and the search for harmony, as Kristofic navigates the pain and loss tied to love and belonging. With 208 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on their own paths while engaging with the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
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2021 Southwest Books of the Year
Winner of the 2020 New Mexico–Arizona Book Award for Autobiography & Memoir
Jim Kristofic shares his story—showing us how to use old traditions to find new beginnings and a better way to live. In the author’s own words: “Reservation Restless explores the borders of the world so one can arrive at their own center.”
In the powerful and haunting lands of the Southwest, rainbows grow unexpectedly from the sky, mountain lions roam the desert, and summer storms roll over the Colorado River. As a park ranger, Kristofic explores the Ganado valley, traces the paths of the Anasazi, and finds mythic experiences on sacred mountains that explain the pain and loss promised for every person who decides to love. After reconnecting with his Navajo sister and brother, Kristofic must confront his own nightmares of the Anglo society and the future it has created. When the possible deaths of his mentor and of the American future loom before him, Kristofic must find some new way to live in the world and strike some restless path that will lead back to hózhó—a beautiful harmony.
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