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Not a spoiler review! My Desert Sun should be required reading. Dec 10, 2009
By G. C. Picchetti
After reading the other reviews I wonder how much is left to read!
This beautiful childrens' book should be required reading for cattle ranchers who rent land from BLM for a few dollars after the wonderful, happy wild horses are rounded up then sent off to a nightmare that usually ends up in the kill pen. Who else should read it? Children in rural areas who are taught that abusive rodeos are OK. It would not hurt city children to read the story as well. It's a new American classic for anyone who loves animals and even more so for those who do not love animals.
I hope this will become a favorite for children and adults Jun 16, 2009
By Edward Gloria
I just finished a book written by Dianna Tuorto, titled "My Desert Storm". It is written from a wild mustang's point of view. I was doubtful at first about this story because of the P.O.V., but I should always remember never, "Judge a book by its cover".
Any child that has an active imagination and a love of horses would love to read the plight of Cayuse. I plan on reading this story to such a child, her imagination running wild seeing in her mind Cayuse going from freedom to being captured to do mans' bidding.
How will Cayuse's life play out, buy the book and find out; you may find out that you will be reading each page anxiously to find out what happens next to Cayuse.
Freedom Quest May 01, 2009
By Author D. B. Pacini
"Author & Youth Writing Mentor"
MY DESERT SUN is the third book I have in my home library written by animal advocate Diana Tuorto. Young readers learn from Cayuse, a small, feisty, and strong-willed wild mustang, what freedom is in the wide desert and mountainous regions of the American Southwest. In that rugged and open world Cayuse does endure sorrows, but nothing can prepare him for how miserable life can be for confined horses that "belong" to cruel owners. When his herd family is captured and separated from one another, Chickasaw, his father, urges him to be patient and to submit to man because it is the only way to survive. Cayuse will take half of Chickasaw's advice, he will be patient. Readers share Cayuse's persistent fury as he bucks and struggled against one difficult experience after another. He is bought and sold by people that have little concern for him beyond his dollar value. One boy, Charley, is the only person that shows kindness. Charley's wise grandmother knows what must be done because she understands Cayuse's thoughts. Finally, one wonderful afternoon, Charley understands too.
My Desert Sun Apr 25, 2009
By Melody Wolfe(horse lover)
My Desert Sun is the first novel written by Diana Turoto and now has been rereleased. This book is about Cayuse a wild mustang who roams free in the mountains and desert of the southwest until he is caught along with the rest of his herd. Cayuse must deal with many hurdles on his road to freedom once again. This book also deals with the sensitive subjects of horse auctions and horse slaughter. This is by far her best book to date. I highly recommend this book all for horse lovers.
Melody Wolfe
A Fascinating Study and a Brilliant First Novel Apr 17, 2009
By RJ Clarken
"Author/Photographer/Graphic Artist"
"If there is anyone who can get inside the mind of a horse to give a truly different, but wholly realistic perspective, it must be Diana Tuorto. Writer and activist, she is the author of a collection of extraordinary and deeply honest poems entitled Let the Horses Die, and now she has written a Young Adult tour de force novel with her second book, My Desert Sun.
Told from a first person point of view by the independent and freedom-loving Cayuse, the story details the events of this wild horse's life. Taken from his desert home by less-than-honest ranchers whose intent is nothing short of brutal and cruel, Cayuse must learn to use his wits to survive in unfamiliar territory. Most of the humans he encounters in his journey are cold and indifferent towards animals- both in their treatment and their welfare. There are some bright spots though, because fortunately, in both the animal and human world, there are still some who do care. It makes the rest of us care all the more.
Emotionally, My Desert Sun is wrenching because every time it seems Cayuse has come to terms with his life-altering experiences, of which there are several, upheaval happens- and in most instances, not for the better. Cayuse goes from ranch to rodeo- to a place so terrible, words cannot adequately describe it. No living thing should have to face what Cayuse must face in his story.
What this book does do most exceptionally is enlighten its readers about the plight of the wild horses. While reading My Desert Sun, one cannot help but feel empathy and compassion for these beautiful and elegant creatures. We desperately wish for their safety and self-determination as much as they do. We want to see Cayuse and the other horses win.
Although this book is fiction, it is obviously based in a truth, and that truth is often quite ugly. As a metaphor, it is stark in its indictment of the world in which we all live. If Ms. Tuorto's mission was to bring attention to these conditions by putting Cayuse and his fellow horses through the horrors they endure in her book, then it will truly have served it purpose, and served it admirably well."
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