Monday, January 07, 2008

Sherman Alexie's Done It Again!
Author: Charlene Hollow Horn Bear
Well, it's finally here and it is selling like crazy! For all you Sherman Alexie fans out there we have his new book, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian". For those who haven't had the chance to read any of his material, he has an excellent way of writing about the side of Native Americans that tend to get the blind eye. Too often and sadly when people come to visit the reservation they come at a time of gathering, such as a powwow, sundance, giveaway, feed or even a death. At these times everyone is having a goodtime; friendly, social and at their best. Very seldom do the people who come to visit see the hardships that Native People often bare. Sherman Alexie writes about these blind eye matters in his stories, sometimes with humor and other times telling the harsh realities. Growing up on the reservation as a "part-time Indian", I found the book very funny and therapeutic. It brought up a lot of memories both good and bad that I haven't thought about in years! I have read every one of his books and my all-time favorite is, "Toughest Indian in the World", but this one is a close second. My co-workers humored each other by reading sections of the book to one another and laughing out loud. Talk about getting the customers attention!I would highly recommend this book to all those who would like a good laugh with a little dose of reality.Toksa,Charlene Hollow Horn Bear

Fran, I’d like to put this out for consideration for our book club. Can you order some copies for the library? Thanks!!!

~ Brenda
Brenda Gale Beasley, MA, MSLS Catalog Librarian
Beaufort County Library ~ Beaufort Branch
311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
843.470.6529 ~ bbeasley@bcgov.net
www.beaufortcountylibrary.org