People of the Whale

Raised in a small Native American village, Thomas Witka Just's life is forever changed by his experiences in Vietnam, which lead him to live between two worlds and father a child in another community. Returning home years later, he encounters a tribe divided over a sacred whale hunt and faces the challenge of reconciling his past and present. With themes of spirituality, trauma, and moral dilemma, the novel explores the journey toward healing for both an individual and a community.