The art of redemption
A series of related stories, they are episodes in the life of Jordan Coolwater, a Creek (Oklahoma) Indian who grows up with his grandparents and goes on to become a successful artist. But the backdrop is much deeper.
Without ever preaching or dwelling on it, Chuculate, of Creek-Cherokee descent, deals with the experience of Indians in contemporary America. A vibrant past has become a commodity, while alcohol and poverty take their toll on creative forces.
