In Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit, Leslie Silko reminisces about her life as an adolescent and how it was to be part Native American and part white. She describes the tribulations she went through and the isolation she experienced as an outsider. She is compelling in her elaboration of the Laguna Pueblo culture, and in her ability to state detailed comparisons as well as contrasts, between the Laguna Pueblo culture and the white culture. Leslie depicts the Laguna Pueblo culture in an intricate way, elaborating on the importance of developing a good relationship with all things, whether they are living or not. Leslie captivates the audience by meticulously comparing and contrasting the two cultures, allowing the reader to truly grasp
