Watching Men Dance

She is a wanderer; he will not fly. She is a city girl; he prefers a bison ranch. She grew up in her father's Greek restaurant; he dances at powwows. Ava and Jesse travel life together in a turquoise pickup truck, feasting along the way. They settle, raise children, cheat, gamble, and fight with great gusto. When Ava leaves to travel around Greece like a female Odysseus, their bond is tested.

Watching Men Dance is a feast for the senses, a celebration of cultural diversity, and a compelling ...