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Growing Up Native American - Bill Adler, Ines Hernandez & Patricia Riley

By Bill Adler, Ines Hernandez & Patricia Riley

Release Date: 2009-03-17

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

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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.

Growing Up Native American - Bill Adler, Ines Hernandez & Patricia Riley

By Bill Adler, Ines Hernandez & Patricia Riley

Release Date: 2009-03-17

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

(0 ratings)
Read Download
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.

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