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Help Tuleburg Press Print Another 1000 Books
Joe Maes, a Southern Ute elder, Vietnam veteran, and Stockton native, wrote a memoir so powerful that the first printing sold out completely. Now our community has the chance to keep this essential voice alive.
Joe’s story, My Spiritual Walk as a Wolfhound, is deeply woven into Stockton’s fabric. Raised in our city’s diverse neighborhoods, he was just 19 when he was drafted into Vietnam’s deadliest year. His memoir isn’t just a war story—it’s a testament to how his Indigenous heritage and the wisdom passed down through generations helped him survive when so many others didn’t make it home.
Today, as Native American veterans’ stories remain underrepresented in military literature, Joe’s memoir stands as a beacon. His account of how traditional Indigenous teachings helped him navigate the horrors of war offers crucial insights for both Native and non-Native readers alike. At a time when Indigenous voices are finally being amplified in American literature, we can’t let this vital perspective fade away.
Tuleburg Press, our city’s leading advocate for diverse voices and literacy, has been proud to publish Joe’s story. As a non-profit publisher dedicated to mentoring local writers, we believe Stockton’s stories matter—especially ones that speak to our rich cultural diversity. After the immense success of the first printing, which led to a fully sold-out stock, we need your help to reprint this deeply impactful memoir.
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Located in downtown Stockton, The Write Place serves as a literacy-focused center where the written word is practiced, preached, and amplified.
We work to build literacy and writing confidence for all ages through book publishing, one-on-one mentoring, community outreach, and writing workshops. All the while, we remain in service to the book.
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