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It is the story of Addie Bundren's death, and her family's search to honor her wish to bury her in the town of Jefferson, Mississippi. Faulkner's stream of consciousness style engages the reader.
Each chapter is narrated by a different character. I would highly recommend this book, as Faulkner's style grips you, and it's hard to put the book down once you get started.
This is a well written book of non fiction about the Comanche Indians during the 19th Century when battles between Texans and Comanches, and between Comanches and other Indian tribes were frequent and bloody. The most interesting part of this book is the honest account of the fierceness of the Comanche tribe, adept warriors they were, unafraid to raid and kill, and steal horses. There is no romantic noble savage depicted here, and hence was an eye opener for me and I'm sure will be for you too. This story is part history of the Comanche nation and part narrative of a white woman whose family was killed as she was captured by the Comanches, only to live with the tribe until her death. She assimilates into the Comanche culture and even when given opportunities to leave, she decides to stay. One of her children, Quanah of mixed blood, becomes one of the greatest Comanche chiefs.
This is a well written book of non fiction about the Comanche Indians during the 19th Century when battles between Texans and Comanches, and between Comanches and other Indian tribes were frequent and bloody. The most interesting part of this book is the honest account of the fierceness of the Comanche tribe, adept warriors they were, unafraid to raid and kill, and steal horses. There is no romantic noble savage depicted here, and hence was an eye opener for me and I'm sure will be for you too. This story is part history of the Comanche nation and part narrative of a white woman whose family was killed as she was captured by the Comanches, only to live with the tribe until her death. She assimilates into the Comanche culture and even when given opportunities to leave, she decides to stay. One of her children, Quanah of mixed blood, becomes one of the greatest Comanche chiefs.
This book tells the story about an amazing person: Paul Farmer. It will open your eyes onto the world of poverty and disease, and how they are inextricably linked. Tracy Kidder is an excellent writer who keeps you engaged from cover to cover. It is full of hope and passion, and may inspire you to do good in the world.
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There is something about Sam Shepard's writing that compels me to come back for more and more. This group of short stories is his best so far. Little nuggets of gold. Reading his words is akin to unwrapping a christmas present only to find your favorite gift inside. Succinct yet multi-layered and metaphorical. Reminiscient of a time gone by. American to the core. References to native culture with a western ethos and a modern message. He is truly an American treasure.
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As I Lay Dying: The Corrected Text (Modern Library) by William Faulkner
sikoya, September 20, 2011
It is the story of Addie Bundren's death, and her family's search to honor her wish to bury her in the town of Jefferson, Mississippi. Faulkner's stream of consciousness style engages the reader.Each chapter is narrated by a different character. I would highly recommend this book, as Faulkner's style grips you, and it's hard to put the book down once you get started.
Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History by S C Gwynne
sikoya, July 30, 2011
This is a well written book of non fiction about the Comanche Indians during the 19th Century when battles between Texans and Comanches, and between Comanches and other Indian tribes were frequent and bloody. The most interesting part of this book is the honest account of the fierceness of the Comanche tribe, adept warriors they were, unafraid to raid and kill, and steal horses. There is no romantic noble savage depicted here, and hence was an eye opener for me and I'm sure will be for you too. This story is part history of the Comanche nation and part narrative of a white woman whose family was killed as she was captured by the Comanches, only to live with the tribe until her death. She assimilates into the Comanche culture and even when given opportunities to leave, she decides to stay. One of her children, Quanah of mixed blood, becomes one of the greatest Comanche chiefs.Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History by S C Gwynne
sikoya, July 30, 2011
This is a well written book of non fiction about the Comanche Indians during the 19th Century when battles between Texans and Comanches, and between Comanches and other Indian tribes were frequent and bloody. The most interesting part of this book is the honest account of the fierceness of the Comanche tribe, adept warriors they were, unafraid to raid and kill, and steal horses. There is no romantic noble savage depicted here, and hence was an eye opener for me and I'm sure will be for you too. This story is part history of the Comanche nation and part narrative of a white woman whose family was killed as she was captured by the Comanches, only to live with the tribe until her death. She assimilates into the Comanche culture and even when given opportunities to leave, she decides to stay. One of her children, Quanah of mixed blood, becomes one of the greatest Comanche chiefs.Mountains beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
sikoya, January 1, 2011
This book tells the story about an amazing person: Paul Farmer. It will open your eyes onto the world of poverty and disease, and how they are inextricably linked. Tracy Kidder is an excellent writer who keeps you engaged from cover to cover. It is full of hope and passion, and may inspire you to do good in the world.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Day Out of Days: Stories and Journals by Sam Shepard
sikoya, May 11, 2010
There is something about Sam Shepard's writing that compels me to come back for more and more. This group of short stories is his best so far. Little nuggets of gold. Reading his words is akin to unwrapping a christmas present only to find your favorite gift inside. Succinct yet multi-layered and metaphorical. Reminiscient of a time gone by. American to the core. References to native culture with a western ethos and a modern message. He is truly an American treasure.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
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