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A review by jenndaniells
Why Indigenous Literatures Matter by Daniel Heath Justice
4.0
This book was incredibly helpful and provides a plethora of resources of Indigenous Literature. It is so important to do the work and continually “keep the fire going” as was said in the last chapter. Truth and reconciliation is an ongoing process and it is something that settlers, like myself, need to practice and maintain even within the mundane, every day lifestyles we practice. We are all interconnected to the land and each other. It is important to do the work and continuously learn.
I really loved this quote:
“This, to me, is the heart of decolonization. Love isn’t saccharine sentiment. It’s not easy answers, or getting along all the time. It’s difficult, and fierce, and fabulous. It’s fragile, and it’s strong. It sometimes lasts a lifetime, and sometimes it ends, but it is always - always - ours.” (111)
I’m very happy I read this book. It helped deepen my knowledge on this topic, and will help me teach and navigate the Indigenous literature course in the fall!
My only critique is that I wish I had more context / more analysis of some of the literature that is discussed! It would make it longer, but I’m so fascinated and want to know more!
I really loved this quote:
“This, to me, is the heart of decolonization. Love isn’t saccharine sentiment. It’s not easy answers, or getting along all the time. It’s difficult, and fierce, and fabulous. It’s fragile, and it’s strong. It sometimes lasts a lifetime, and sometimes it ends, but it is always - always - ours.” (111)
I’m very happy I read this book. It helped deepen my knowledge on this topic, and will help me teach and navigate the Indigenous literature course in the fall!
My only critique is that I wish I had more context / more analysis of some of the literature that is discussed! It would make it longer, but I’m so fascinated and want to know more!