Tony Hillerman
Born: 05-26-1925
Tony Hillerman was an acclaimed American author known for his mystery novels set in the Southwestern United States. His Navajo Tribal Police series, featuring characters Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, skillfully blends suspense with rich cultural insights into Native American life. A former journalist and decorated World War II veteran, Hillerman received numerous awards, including the Edgar Award for Best Novel, and left a lasting impact on the mystery genre.
Book summaries for books written by Tony Hillerman
Quotes
The Navajo saw the world as a constantly changing, evolving entity. Not something fixed and solid like the white man did.
There is no charity in Navajo life. There is no room for it. You can't expect to live if you give away things. You can't expect to live if you are always taking things from others.
The only way to win a fight was to avoid one.
We believe that all things are connected. You touch the earth; you touch everything that is on the earth.
A man who cheats on his wife and a man who cheats at cards are two different men, even if they look the same and have the same name.
The only way to find out if a man is trustworthy is to trust him.
When you have a good friend, you don't need a mirror.
Sometimes the truth hurts. But it is always better than living a lie.
The sky is the limit when it comes to what we can achieve.
We are all connected by the thread of life. When one of us suffers, we all suffer.
Fear is the enemy of progress. We must face our fears head-on to move forward.
The path to wisdom is paved with humility and an open mind.