Path of the Turquoise Warrior

by Vicky Meawasige Reed, Amanda C Kaufman (Illustrator), Becky Williams (Editor)

In the dead of night and through a snow storm she traveled by herself to Canada. The only comfort she had was a full tank of gas, a cell phone and the company of her memories to ease the anxiety she felt.   A gripping tale of a young woman's journey to life through the death of her father. An empowering tale weaved from hardships in her past and revelations in her present.

290 pages, Paperback

Published November 11, 2016

Reviews

[Heather Stansfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as part of a giveaway.

In her memoir, Vicky takes us along with her as she travels home to be with her father who is dying of cancer. Her writing is such that I felt like I was there in the hospital room with her as she figures out how to deal with this huge impending loss. I spent the last third of the book wiping tears from my eyes as family and community members come to spend time with her father and to say goodbye. Vicky includes many aspects of the Ojibway culture throughout the book, giving it a depth and richness that it would feel incomplete without. This is her heritage and I am thankful that she shared it with us.

[Mary Schreiner · Rating 5 out of 5]

The timing of Path of the Turquoise Warrior was huge for me. All of us dealing with seriously ill parents will find solace in Vicky Meawasige Reed's Memoir of her reflections while traveling alone across the country, then sitting at her father's bedside during his last few weeks on this earth. Thank you Vickie. As I read your book, I kept thinking of Ram Dass's quote: "We're all just walking each other home."

[Terry Misfeldt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting memoir about dealing with the loss of her father; Vicky addresses racial and ethnic bias and social injustice in this fast read.

[Jean Baxter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a heart-felt account of a daughter struggling with saying good-bye to her dying father. She comes back to the Canadian town where she grew up and delves deeply into the Native American culture she was raised in. She deals honestly with prejudices she and her family lived with and how she fought and succeeded in overcoming them. Well done!

[Lisa Hodgins · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a great read. It tells a story of how one woman found redemption through death and her native spirituality. It helped remind me of my own journey with my parents. I highly recommend it!

[Kaitlyn Roen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vicky's memoir is a valuable read. It has provided comfort with the lessons portrayed throughout the novel.

The story proves strength and unity in family dynamics despite facing many hardships. All along while telling a beautiful love story that blossoms from a connection that I believe at the time would have required *dial up*.

[Katterley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have enjoyed my friendship with Vicky and I have equally enjoyed reading her book! What a wonderful story of her life! Vicky is a very inspiring person!