A review by sjklass
The Reason You Walk by Wab Kinew

4.0

Watching Canada Reads a couple years ago and being so moved by Wab's impassioned defence of Joseph Boyden's The Orenda, I wondered 'who is this guy!? Then, being so impressed seeing him speak here in Kelowna a few weeks ago I knew I wanted to know more about this polished orator, activist and forthright man. Writing of his childhood, Anishinaabe culture and traditions, the chapter describing the sundance ceremony was especially moving. Even more-so, this is a touching honour-song to his father, Tobasonakwut Kinew. He writes of reconciling with his father and of his views of reconciliation for Canada. This memoir is of his first 40 years. I look forward to seeing what he does next in his life and career.