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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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September 1, 2017
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November 30, 2017

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Ummm I think I'll give it somewhere between 3.5 and 4 stars. I like it a lot but I don't love it. I mean, I like it that it told me shitload of things I've never known about native Americans; their struggles and the endless cycle of poor welfare and doom. I like it that it focused on about finding your own 'tribes' and not giving up. I also like it that it emphasized on the idea of stepping out of the comfort zone and daring to go out exploring the world.

But somehow the experience was a bit unsa
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