General & Miscellaneous Native Americans - Biography, Plains Indians - Biography, Native North American Peoples - Biography, General & Miscellaneous Literary Biography
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Overview
A Native American's reclamation of her work from the colonizers through autobiography, short stories, family history and photographs.Editorials
Library Journal
Walters, the daughter of Pawnee and Otoe Indians and a teacher and author ( The Spirit of Native America: Beauty and Mysticism in American Indian Art , Chronicle, 1989, and The Sun Is Not Merciful: Short Stories , Firebrand, 1985), describes how she found her literary voice and what self-expression meant to her. On this journey, she met with alienation, moments of self-doubt, and, ultimately, a sense of joy and affirmation. Because Native American leaders, events, and rituals have long been distorted, the author devotes part of the book to correcting inaccuracies and plugging up holes. Even more moving are Walters's own experiences, told in simple, direct language. Into these experiences, she weaves vibrant stories based upon the lessons and legends passed down from her ancestors. Recommended for public libraries emphasizing early American history, genealogy, and biography.-- Lisa Nussbaum, Euclid P.L., OhioBook Details
Published
January 1, 1993
Publisher
Firebrand Books,U.S.
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781563410215