Ashek Haq answers “I've enjoyed other books about Native...”

Greg asked this question about There There:

I've enjoyed other books about Native Americans, like "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee". I'm seeing rave, 5-star reviews for "There There". Is it because of the subject, which certainly needs addressing and it would benefit many of us to understand more about Native Americans? Or is it because readers really loved the book itself?

Ashek Haq It deals with the present. All my understanding of the community was zero. Its a great place to understand the current state which is quite depressing…moreIt deals with the present. All my understanding of the community was zero. Its a great place to understand the current state which is quite depressing. The book itself is good too. (less)

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Greg Ashek, thanks for responding. Yes, the current state appears to be very depressing. I found it upsetting that many tribe members couldn't vote in the ...more
Dec 03, 2018 01:04PM

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