A review by margincharge1
Mamaskatch: A Cree Coming of Age by Darrel J. McLeod

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Any words I have for this book seem insufficient, when compared to the array of feelings endured while reading McLeods life story. From his family's kidnapping and forced indoctrination into catholicism to his own experiences that feels like a chain reaction of that time, his life appears like a challenge every step of the way. The author doesn't sugarcoat his experiences for the reader; he tells you about his mistreatments, his abuse...what he perceives to be failures on his part. This is his story and in a way, I think his path to healing. If anything, this book is confirmation that generational trauma is an absolute THING and continues to impact the families of Black and Brown people to this day. Despite the fact that atrocities have been committed against our communities, we must continually attempt to heal ourselves. Highly recommend.