Growing Up Native American
1st Edition
Published on 17. March 2009
300 pages
978-0-06-175968-0 (ISBN)
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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.
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Bill Adler | Ines Hernandez | Patricia Riley
Growing Up Native Americ
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01/1995
William Morrow & Company
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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.
