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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a great book for mature young adult readers. It is a coming of age story about a young man who tries to find himself in a world full of stereotypes while enduring various hardships including alcoholism, death, poverty and self-destructive behavior. Readers will enjoy Arnold’s wit and will find humor in the comics that he uses to cope in his search for a better life. Young adult readers looking for the strength to lift themselves out of rough sit
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- good read for high school guys and girls
- deals with racism and "Indian" society
- references to sexuality
- some language, crude "guy-talk" ...more
- good read for high school guys and girls
- deals with racism and "Indian" society
- references to sexuality
- some language, crude "guy-talk" ...more
A painful, funny, honest coming of age story for a boy caught in the crossfire of two clashing cultures.
Apr 04, 2012
Sherrie
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The audio version of this book was amazing. I liked that it was narrated by the author, Sherman Alexie. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is based on the author's life experiences growing up on a reservation in the Pacific Northwest. Alexie's family was poor but they were loving and supportive and were able to overcome terrible tragedies. This is a great book. I highly recommend it!
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A really easy book to read bc in some way we can all relate to Junior's struggles to become independent, yet still remain connected to his family and the world he knows. It is a great book to teach kids that they don't have to stick with what they know, they tremendous options in front of them, if they aren't afraid to work for them.
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Jun 01, 2017
Ellon
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The book was interesting. I don't know too much about Indian reservations so it was cool to read about them, although also really depressing. I liked Arnold's insights throughout the book. I could have done without the several in depth mentions of boners and masturbation.
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