👶👶The Absolutely True Story of a Part-time Indian, by Sherman Alexie & Ellen Forney

This was a sweet, young adult book that spotlighted the sad truths of cyclical poverty currently endured on most Native American reservations. It was certainly eye-opening, and having been raised in an area adjacent to the "Res", it dispelled many misconceptions for me and allowed me to see the horrific reality of it all.  Taken from a lighthearted perspective of a young boy on the reservation, it was truly touching, while still allowing the reader to laugh out loud guiltlessly at some of the absurd realities of his life. I wasn't sure that the book needed such excessive swearing to get the point across, which is why I take issue with it being marketed to such a young audience. However, the humanity of the central character is so endearing, that it makes for a fun quick read for older teens and beyond.

Read 8/11