A review by oriad313
Mankiller: A Chief and Her People by Michael Wallis, Wilma Mankiller

5.0

Mankiller is an amazing and tells her story with remarkable balance. She uses traditional storytelling formats and folk stories to introduce the history of her people and contextually her personal experiences within that history. Her pride in her people is balanced with an unassuming humility that never under- or overstates the impact of her work. I love how this book weaves together multiple narratives so clearly. Her personal chronology at the beginning and the historical timeline at the end provide helpful bookend to people not used to a narrative style that moves between times. I found it engaging and well researched while using language that is straight forward enough for a school aged reader to follow. Highly recommend.