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Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite
Before the concept of Manifest Destiny was ever defined, the European settlers in the West were engaged in stealing land from native peoples. Walk On by Nan Evenson, set in 1838, tells the story of how the Cherokee people were removed from northern Georgia and forced to march nearly 5000 miles to their reservation in Oklahoma through the eyes of a 14-year-old Cherokee named Callie. The story is about friendships formed between Callie and two sons of officers at Fort Cass, struggling to understand why the Anglos desired to take Cherokee land. As events unfold, theft, an unjustified hanging, murder, hypocrisy, and greed are among the many themes the youths and their parents struggle to understand. In the process, Callie and Jameson learn some hard lessons about what they can and cannot control, becoming stronger.
I read Walk On as an honest Anglo-American, feeling a deep pain in my chest and shame for the actions of those who chose to be a part of forcing Native Americans from their land. In addition to a great deal of historical accuracy, Nan Evenson makes you feel the helplessness and despair of people struggling to understand why powerful individuals think it is their "God-given" destiny to rob peaceful people of their land, possessions, and culture to satisfy their greed. However, Nan also demonstrates the strength and resilience of those victims of greed as they continue to “walk on” despite the evil surrounding them. Pain, shame, confusion, pride, and joy are among the many emotions to be experienced as you work your way through the pages of this true-to-life work of fiction. Though it was painful to read, it was a pleasure to see this story told so expertly.
