Laughing Boy is a model member of his tribe. Raised in old traditions, skilled in silver work, and known for his prowess in the wild horse races, he does the Navajos of T?o Tlakai proud. But times are changing. It is 1914, and the first car has just driven into their country. Then, Laughing Boy meets Slim Girl?and despite her ?American? education and the warnings of his family, he gives in to desire and marries her. As Laughing Boy and Slim Girl settle away from traditional villages?their different upbringings clashing within both their relationship and the ever-encroaching culture around them?each of their worlds are thrown into a heart-wrenching turmoil of love, honor, hope, and heritage.