A review by lynzobergs
Mankiller: A Chief and Her People by Michael Wallis, Wilma Mankiller

5.0

Truly an inspirational woman who believed she could make a difference for the Cherokee people - and who definitely did while she was principal chief. I'm not sure I had much knowledge of that Nation's people outside of the Trail of Tears, and I was glad to learn more.

Wilma Mankiller's life was also fascinating - from being born and raised in Mankiller Flats in OK, to her family's relocation to the SF/Bay Area, to her time at Alcatraz. And the very real changes for the betterment of the Cherokee Nation she made before, during & after her tenure. I am definitely adding Wilma Mankiller to my list of badass women I look up to.