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Native America Calling: Book of the Month
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Navajo writer Brian Young’s debut novel “Healer of the Water Monster” features the story of Nathan who makes a trip to his grandmother’s place on the Navajo Nation.

He encounters a holy being who prompts him to become a helper. It’s his courage that lands him the role of being the big thinker.

Healer of the Water Monster
Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young. Harper Collins, 2021

As Young says, his kindness makes him the true hero of the story inspired by a dream the author had when he was seven.

Native America Calling will hear more about the book on our July Book of the Month in a visit with Brian Young.

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