The Glass Nation
A Cherokee Story
by
Book Details
About the Book
In 1997, the Nation of the Cherokees faced a war of two factions that threatened to tear them apart. The Glass Nation paints a portrait of those events, recalling what happened to various people during that time of turmoil. In the midst of the run-up to an election for a new chief, a candidate’s past misconduct comes to light, and a scandal ensues. As tribal council members struggle reach a place beyond the impasse, chaos engulfs the Nation. It is a time of disorder for most tribal members, many of whom do not understand just what is at stake. The tribal leadership must work to overcome the turbulence and reestablish peace among the membership. Sharing a firsthand account of real events, this narrative gives a history of events surrounding a struggle within the Nation of the Cherokees during the late 1990s.
About the Author
Emily Parker is a journalist who served as a firsthand witness for the events described in The Glass Nation. It will interest those who want the real story. In an attempt to clear her name and add her perspective, the author wants to describe the events as they happened more than 20 years ago.