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virtualgiff's review against another edition
4.0
A gut wrenching account of poverty, addiction, abandonment and revival. Thistle paints vivid scenes of his life as a Métis man.
shai30nad's review
5.0
One of the most incredible books I’ve read. An open and honest journey of Jesse’s battle with addiction, homelessness, the justice system, and racism, and how he overcame all this to become an Indigenous scholar. This book is a page turner and so well-written; the short chapters leave you wanting more. A heavy read but you won’t want to put it down.
taliashin's review against another edition
5.0
the only word that I can truly use to describe this book is powerful. I honestly don't know how else to describe it.
it's one of those books that will stick with you long after you turn the last page.
it's one of those books that will stick with you long after you turn the last page.
alex_lk's review against another edition
5.0
Both heart wrenching and heart warming all at once. This is a very intense read but very much a worthwhile one.
cheese7764's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
danii_mzz's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
A well-written, touching story that is all too common in Canada. This book builds empathy and understanding of those struggling with homelessness and addiction
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape
annemariep68's review against another edition
5.0
Audiobook: this was a hard look at the life and near death of a young Métis boy and man. The systemic racism in Canada and the legacy of addiction that continued to haunt him and the terrible life on the street are shared as well as his path out of that life and the importance of connection and family. Read by the author it is real and heartbreaking and will change my understanding and awareness of the people that are forgotten by society. I have seen negative reviews of Jesse Thistle’s narration but I am glad they didn’t hire an actor to read this story but allowed the man himself to tell it. Should be required reading for all Canadians.
kenzibir's review against another edition
5.0
Worth the read, intense but the reality of a lot of people, especially who are indigenous.
skoot's review against another edition
4.0
Very raw. I knew people with stories just like this and think it adds to the compendium of Canadian experience with honour and humility.