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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present by David Treuer
3 reviews
solaratmidnight's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
Interesting read. An overview of American Indian history very much from the perspective of the author, which makes it moving and interesting, particularly since it's a perspective quite rare in media, but definitely not comprehensive or at all unbiased. I particularly liked the stories of real people mixed in to relate historical narratives to the present. Certainly a lot to think on.
Could have done without the fixation on weight as a proxy for health at the end (a 5'5" woman weighing 200 lbs is not at all abnormal my guy) and was disappointed at the almost complete lack of women doing anything of note other than being murdered until the final chapter - seems very unlikely to be the actual case. Would like to supplement with other sources to gain a more complete picture.
Could have done without the fixation on weight as a proxy for health at the end (a 5'5" woman weighing 200 lbs is not at all abnormal my guy) and was disappointed at the almost complete lack of women doing anything of note other than being murdered until the final chapter - seems very unlikely to be the actual case. Would like to supplement with other sources to gain a more complete picture.
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Murder, Violence, Genocide, Alcoholism, War, Racism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Addiction
Minor: Body shaming, Suicide, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
kshertz's review against another edition
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.0
The whole history of native Americans is devastating and necessary to learn. My heart broke repeatedly and the shame was real. It’s important everyone reads and learns this history so reparations can actually happen and we can move forward. Maybe. Highly recommend to learn history that was skipped in school.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Gaslighting, Genocide, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, War, Colonisation, Deportation, and Misogyny
sbcrra's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
slow-paced
4.25
Graphic: Colonisation, Genocide, and Racism
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