“. . . a powerfully evocative discourse on race, culture, and personal empowerment which weaves together a seemingly disparate set of values and observations, creating a narrative powerfully impactful in its tone and approach to life.”

—Midwest Book Review

“Deeply moving and eye-opening, this memoir confronts the centuries of systemic bigotry that have led to Indigenous erasure.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“At once luminous and searing, The Land of Everlasting Sky reminds us that our histories are all interwoven via the land that nurtures us, and the way forward as a nation lies in recognizing our shared culpability and our shared humanity”

—Susan J. Tweit, Story Circle Network

“I recommend this book to people who want to understand more about reservations, allotments and blood quantum. I know I didn’t learn about this in history class.”

“A Memoir that Humanizes the History of Land and Loss”
—Naomi Yaeger, May 21, 2026

"Swenson’s prose evokes the expanse of Lake of the Woods – clear, bright, breath-taking..."

"A Revealing Memoir of Lost Legacy on Lake of the Woods"
—Christopher Johnston, Changing Gears on Substack

"Written with great sense of place and also with deep respect for the subject of the book. Highly recommended."

“Three Stunning Books: Two memoirs and a novel well worth your attention”
—Laurie Hertzel on Substack, May 17, 2026