Growing Up Native American
Mar 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins
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About this ebook
Stories of oppression and survival, of heritage denied and reclaimed -- twenty-two American writers recall childhood in their native land.
This essential collection of Indigenous voices explores:
- Coming of Age Stories: From the forced assimilation of boarding schools to the quiet strength of oral tradition, these personal narratives chronicle the turbulent passage into adulthood.
- Cultural Reclamation: Discover powerful accounts of heritage denied and reclaimed, and the resilient fight to preserve identity in the face of oppression.
- Tribal History and Survival: Journey through the 19th and 20th centuries, witnessing the struggles of individuals from nations including the Sioux, Cherokee, and Pawnee.
- Renowned Authors: Featuring unforgettable selections from literary giants like Louise Erdrich, N. Scott Momaday, and Leslie Marmon Silko alongside other vital writers.
Stories of oppression and survival, of heritage denied and reclaimed -- twenty-two American writers recall childhood in their native land.
This essential collection of Indigenous voices explores:
Coming of Age Stories: From the forced assimilation of boarding schools to the quiet strength of or...
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About the author
Bill Adler is the editor of four New York Times bestselling books, including The Kennedy Wit, and is also the president of Bill Adler Books, Inc., a New York literary agency whose clients have included Mike Wallace, Dan Rather, President George W. Bush, Bob Dole, Larry King, and Nancy Reagan.
Bill Adler is the editor of four New York Times bestselling books, including The Kennedy Wit, and is also the president of Bill Adler Books, Inc., a New York literary agency whose clients have included Mike Wallace, Dan Rather, President George W. Bush, Bob Dole, Larry King, and Nancy Reagan.
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