New York: Hyperion, 1998) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Native American author's first novel - a multi-generational story of the bonds holding together families and tribal groups. Set in California. Praise on the dj from Joy Harjo, Michael Dorris and Sherman Alexie. INSCRIBED on the half title page "----- I hope you find this book as sweet as a watermelon night. Best always" and dated in the year of publication. ISBN: 0-7868-6110x.