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I didn't really connect and had a little trouble getting through this book. Did anyone else feel this way?

Joanne I think it was very brave for Alexie to publish a memoir in such a raw, naked state. It seemed like a deliberate choice because he acknowledges this, …moreI think it was very brave for Alexie to publish a memoir in such a raw, naked state. It seemed like a deliberate choice because he acknowledges this, metaphorically, in comparing this work to one of his mother's quilts. I feel like this work was intended to be therapeutic for Alexie, who is very much stuck in the muck and mire of many sources of grief. I never got the sense that he was trying to assuage it, but maybe just to find a place in his being to let it settle. His wrestling was relentless and tormented. I might have had the expectation of wanting to see some sort of spiritual growth path, but he isn't there yet so I guess I can appreciate that he didn't try to fool us. Trauma is what it is, and he brought his readers fully into the experience of it.(less)

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Any thoughts from teachers about this as a classroom library book for 8th graders? My kids are wild about Part-Time Indian.

Barbd I agree that the book's exploration of the themes of grief, loss, mid-life, marriage, parenting, racism is done in a way that is too "mature" for 8th …moreI agree that the book's exploration of the themes of grief, loss, mid-life, marriage, parenting, racism is done in a way that is too "mature" for 8th graders. However, most of the chapters could "stand alone" and there are many chapters and poems that would augment the students' reading of Absolutely True Diary. I would recommend the book to kids in grades 10 and up, especially AP English students. (less)

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I like to have this book to read , but in Iran we haven't access to new books , so we have to pay more for it or wait . as a translation student i'm impatient to read it and wish that Hatchette book group have booth in international book fair in Iran.can i hope ?

Suzanne I understand your lack of access to books you wish to read because of certain things. In Australia we are blocked completely from the US Kindle store …moreI understand your lack of access to books you wish to read because of certain things. In Australia we are blocked completely from the US Kindle store because of legalities of book publishers and US authors. We wait and wait and wait for it to be resolved with lawyers involved so it may be a while...My love of US authors and their stories / books that are not readily available as more niche stories / or not produced for the masses - far outside my reach cost-wise to purchase and ship to Australia. The shipping is usually a lot more than the books and now the Australia dollar is very low against US dollar.(less)

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Who is the reader on the audio version of the book?

Catherine Leep The author, Sherman Alexie, narrates the audio version.

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I am reading a copy from public library and its does not has any photos except a cover picture. Does anyone know if there are different edditions of this book or if I somehow missed the photograohs?

Judith There are no other photos. I read an autographed edition and the only photo is on the dust jacket. All other pictures are the ones you conjure up on y…moreThere are no other photos. I read an autographed edition and the only photo is on the dust jacket. All other pictures are the ones you conjure up on your minds eye.(less)

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