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Everything You Wanted To Know About Indians But Were Afraid To Ask (2012)

by Anton Treuer(Favorite Author)

3.79 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0873518616 (ISBN13: 9780873518611)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Borealis Books

review 1: This book is written in a question/answer format. I had seen the author, Anton Treuer, speak at a conference and became interested because it was such a great presentation. There are some really important and interesting observations on racism. Treuer gives good explanations for helping us understand why and when behaviors or statements can be offensive, even when unintentional. I think there is something for most of us to learn from this book, but many of the lessons definitely apply to any class of people for whom discrimination is an issue.
review 2: Straightforward and easily readable. This is a no-nonsense overview of Native American history, culture, politics, and religion. Includes a bibliography for further reading. Description:What have you always wa... morented to know about Indians? Do you think you should already know the answers—or suspect that your questions may be offensive? In matter-of-fact responses to over 120 questions, both thoughtful and outrageous, modern and historical, Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist Anton Treuer gives a frank, funny, and sometimes personal tour of what’s up with Indians, anyway.• What is the real story of Thanksgiving?• Why are tribal languages important?• What do you think of that incident where people died in a sweat lodge?White/Indian relations are often characterized by guilt and anger. Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask cuts through the emotion and builds a foundation for true understanding and positive action. less

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