A review by jeaniinabottle
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

challenging dark informative sad slow-paced

5.0

An extremely important book that holds up a mirror to the pervasive cultural myths about the founding of the United States. While the subject matter is incredibly heavy, it’s critical for people who are seeking to understand and advance racial justice in America to read and sit with the truth of our history as told in this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Genocide, Racism, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Murder, Colonisation, War

Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Slavery, Torture, Police brutality, Mass/school shootings