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margaretpinard's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
sad
slow-paced
3.5
Somewhat dense and occasionally contradictory, I am absorbing multiple sources for overlapping histories to get at a more balanced truth of 19th c development in the US. What was new to me and fit my idea of things included the damming of the river for white settlements' water and energy needs, in the process flooding reservations and sacred sites. Parts of it could be clearer, but the organizing principle was the most important and winning element, worth a read for those unfamiliar.
valenhnb's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Amazing theorization that incorporates a rich traditional of Indigenous scholarship and resistance.
tophat8855's review against another edition
5.0
Really important history and current events. It's so obvious that the United States doesn't consider the Native American Nations to be actual nations and just walks all over them. Horrendous.
paopaulino's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
noitsjustnate's review against another edition
5.0
One of my personal favorites! The history recounted in this book is telling not only of Estes' passion but also the rich tradition of Native American oral history passed down by generations, intersecting with many topics, not limited to: Climate change, the Israel-Palestine conflict, the #BlackLivesMatter movement, feminism and decolonization. For that reason alone I would recommend it to anyone. As for my personal interest in decolonization, this book was perfect to introduce many perspectives on top of previous writings, and introduced me to many scholars and activists engaged in a similar conversation.
tiffanywang29's review against another edition
4.0
"In order for the earth to live, capitalism must die."
grahamcifelli's review against another edition
5.0
There is a lot of history here thats presented really quick. While I did wish some points (The organizing history of AIM specifically for me) were covered in more depth, nothing was out of context. Written beautifully. Necessary read, my new favorite nonfiction