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An absolutely stunning, well-crafted collection of essays on the author's lived experience as a Tuscarora woman in the U.S. and Canada, and her reflections on indigenous identity and representation overall.
Her simple, no-holds-barred style of writing will make you think about topics on colonialism, racism, privilege, media representation, effects of poverty and intergenerational trauma, and more. Definitely look at content warnings as some heavy topics are discussed but if you are in the frame of mind to read about those things, this is a must-read for anyone interested in indigenous issues, intergenerational ideas, media, and memoir.
My favourite essays in the collection were:
-A Mind Spread Out on the Ground
-Weight
-34 Grams Per Dose
-On Forbidden Rooms and Intentional Forgetting
But all of the essays were wonderful and worth the read. A new favourite book! I can't wait for more work to be published by this author.
Her simple, no-holds-barred style of writing will make you think about topics on colonialism, racism, privilege, media representation, effects of poverty and intergenerational trauma, and more. Definitely look at content warnings as some heavy topics are discussed but if you are in the frame of mind to read about those things, this is a must-read for anyone interested in indigenous issues, intergenerational ideas, media, and memoir.
My favourite essays in the collection were:
-A Mind Spread Out on the Ground
-Weight
-34 Grams Per Dose
-On Forbidden Rooms and Intentional Forgetting
But all of the essays were wonderful and worth the read. A new favourite book! I can't wait for more work to be published by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Genocide, and Sexual content
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