In the Spirit of Crazy Horse
by Peter Matthiessen
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Read in January, 2007
Ok, this is kind of a tough read. A comprehensive report primarily from the Native perspective on the entire history of the American government's dealings with the Sioux nation, this book was actually held up in legal battles for 8 years because of what it reveals about the FBI, BIA and our nation's other history...
I have to admit, it took me ages to finish-- I get mired down by moment-by-moment accounts of action and legal cases involving the FBI, but as relatively one-sided as this tell...more
I have to admit, it took me ages to finish-- I get mired down by moment-by-moment accounts of action and legal cases involving the FBI, but as relatively one-sided as this tell...more
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Read in March, 2008
Great book. Detailed non-fiction about the FBI reaction to Native American rights movements in the 1960s and 1970s, focusing on the obviously unjust extradition and trial of Leonard Peltier (who is still in prison today) for the murders of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Matthiesson is an obviously biased writer, but he is on the right side of the issue, and he makes that painfully clear as he works through his extensive research and knowledge about the case. A good read for rem...more
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So far, I really like this book; Matthiesen is an incredible writer and investigative journalist. It makes me very angry to learn more about the inhumane, dishonest, and even savage treatment Native Americans have suffered at the hands of our government and its various agents, military, law enforcement officials, and even the citizenry. Although I already am fairly knowledgable about the shameful history of our government with regard to the First Nations, this is an eye-opener that should be req...more
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recommends it for:
everyone concerned with justice
This book is compelling and articulate. This is my second time through this book.
He not only shows the case for Peltier's innocence in a vivid, accurate and in-depth way.
Matthiessen also shows the greater historical, social and political context that surrounds the issue.
Furthermore, He's not afraid to point out how the U.S. is still oppressing the native americans with overt and covert race driven violence.
He not only shows the case for Peltier's innocence in a vivid, accurate and in-depth way.
Matthiessen also shows the greater historical, social and political context that surrounds the issue.
Furthermore, He's not afraid to point out how the U.S. is still oppressing the native americans with overt and covert race driven violence.
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This is an area of U.S. history that I find very interesting - the AIM movement on the reservations in the 1970s. I have enjoyed the book but the author does not cite/document things very well and is CLEARLY writing without any intention to show all sides of the story. With that in mind, it is an interesting book
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Read in September, 2007
Matthiessen is perhaps the most comprehensive researcher I've come across. (Clearly the CIA paid off.) And he can write.
This book is alarming and invigorating, even though published some two and a half decades ago. A history that anyone living in America should know, and that seemingly no one does.
This book is alarming and invigorating, even though published some two and a half decades ago. A history that anyone living in America should know, and that seemingly no one does.
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I read this a long time ago. This was an in depth look at events that occured at Pine Ridge reservation in 1975 that led to the wrongful conviction of Leonard Peltier, who still sits in prison today. Matthiessen is an amazing writer.
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If you don't have enough reasons to be pissed at the govt. AND you want a salcious and fascinating summer read, this is an amazing book of mostly untold history. Find out how the West was lost.
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While this book was full of really great information about Leonard Peltier and the 1975 murders of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, it is a tedious read.
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recommends it for:
everyone
This is the book that opened my eyes to the fact that American History in public schools in the 1970's was definitely WASP oriented.
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Read in January, 1995
It's been years since I read it, but it's one of those books you remember. History that doesn't always get taught in the schools.
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Read in January, 1997
How much faith do you have in the American Government?
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Fantastic, fantastic book.
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Read in January, 2001
B Interesting and sad
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Read in September, 1996
recommends it for:
liberal conspiracy theorists
Hmmmmm
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