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jai_meow's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. I genuinely do not know what to say besides that this book was excellent. Jesse Thistle has lived and written a story that I believe will never leave me. This book has changed my perspective on so many things, and I am proud to be able to admit that because there is nothing more important than taking knowledge away from a person's life story. This book made me happy, sad, and angry so many times. I haven't read such an amazing book in so long, and I am glad that I chose this book to read in English class. If you're looking to take something away from a book and leave with a new educated perspective on many topics, please read this book I truly urge everyone to pick it up!
I am so happy that I read this book.
I am so happy that I read this book.
mistermarshmallow's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
christie_esau's review against another edition
5.0
A VERY difficult but also VERY important read. The accolades this book receives for its contributions to Canadian, indigenous and Metis history are well deserved.
trishtalksbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
rachellegrypuik's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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fast-paced
5.0
shirleytupperfreeman's review against another edition
Jesse Thistle offers a remarkably intimate portrayal of addiction, homelessness and eventual recovery in this captivating memoir. Thistle was born, and raised (sometimes), in Saskatchewan and Ontario. By age 14, he was spiraling into addiction and he remained there for over twenty years. He tells his story in groups of years (i.e. 1993-1999) since some dates stand out and are verifiable while much of his time was a blur. After each section, I thought his life couldn't possibly get worse but - but then it did. It's hard to believe he's still alive - but he made it through and out - to become an educator and advocate for the homeless and for those with indigenous heritage. His story reminds us that recovery is always possible. Coming in August 2021.