"With much spirit and thought, Momaday creates a unique vision and provides a textual and artistic treat with black and white illustrations throughout."—Midwest Book Review
"Momaday's book stands outside the conventional approach to looking at an American Indian symbol and vision...and instead offers a straightforward conversation that brings the reader closer to his acquaintance in much the same way a good biblical scholar might illuminate the idea of Jesus as a man."—Taos News
"This reprint edition, unchanged since its earlier publication, should bring Bear to new readers and contribute to keeping Momaday's work before those who have already sampled it."—Western American Literature