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X-Indian Chronicles: The Book of Mausape

by Thomas Yeahpau

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Publisher Comments:

Mausape belongs to a race that is losing its culture and to a generation that is losing its mind.

Mausape, a young "X-Indian" man dreams he's about to compete against the King of All Fancy-Dancers who, it turns out, is Elvis Presley in full Las Vegas regalia. Another teenage boy, concerned that he's not a real warrior, seeks confirmation behind the liquor store from Grandma Spider, a wise, obese old creature with the torso of an elderly woman and the eight legs of a spider. In stories and poems mixing magical realism with unflinching reality, a young American Indian author offers a raw, graphic view of life on a reservation, a place where bitterness toward the white man lingers, where the enemy often appears in liquid form, where misogyny often raises its ugly head, and where a new generation's pop culture infiltrates ancient beliefs. A standout voice in the anthology NIGHT GONE, DAY IS STILL COMING, Thomas M. Yeahpau explores the place between native culture and contemporary America where X-Indians dwell.

Review:

"Fans of literature written by American Indians will want to know about this compelling collection of related short stories. These finely crafted, raw and gritty tales explore the effects of alcohol, drugs and how the assimilation into the white man's society has had a negative impact on Native American culture. 'Mausape Onthaw was an X-Indian. He belonged to a race that was losing its culture and to a generation that was losing its mind,' begins the first tale, which introduces the hero. The stories often shift back and forth in time, and between reality and the magical world of Native American lore. The main characters (first introduced in a short story included in the anthology Night Is Gone, Day Is Still Coming) all are searching for some direction to their lives. In 'A Vitamin-A Vision Quest,' Marlon, a law school student, after a night of heavy drinking and drugs, has a vision in which he decides to go clean, 'I will be Marlon the man.' As Prosecutor Marlon in the next tale, 'The Case of X-Indian v. Al Cohol,' Marlon puts 'Al Cohol' on trial, holding it responsible for the atrocities committed towards Indians, 'and the leading role in a conspiracy to kill off their entire culture.' The concluding story, 'Grandma Blessing' has many twists and turns, and a metafictional ending. Despite some graphic sexual and violent situations, readers will likely enjoy Yeahpau's fine collection of stories about modern-day Native Americans, especially fans of Sherman Alexie and poet John Trudell. Ages 14-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

Mausape belongs to a race that is losing its culture and to a generation that is losing its mind. In stories and poems mixing magical realism with unflinching reality, a young American Indian author offers a raw, graphic view of life on a reservation.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780763627065
Author:
Yeahpau, Thomas
Publisher:
Candlewick Press (MA)
Author:
Yeahpau, Thomas M.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Indians of north america
Subject:
Conduct of life
Subject:
People & Places - United States - Native American
Subject:
Ethnic - Native American
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
Publication Date:
20061031
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
1-COLOR
Pages:
231
Dimensions:
7.84x5.56x.90 in. .80 lbs.
Age Level:
14-17

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Product details 231 pages Candlewick Press (MA) - English 9780763627065 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Fans of literature written by American Indians will want to know about this compelling collection of related short stories. These finely crafted, raw and gritty tales explore the effects of alcohol, drugs and how the assimilation into the white man's society has had a negative impact on Native American culture. 'Mausape Onthaw was an X-Indian. He belonged to a race that was losing its culture and to a generation that was losing its mind,' begins the first tale, which introduces the hero. The stories often shift back and forth in time, and between reality and the magical world of Native American lore. The main characters (first introduced in a short story included in the anthology Night Is Gone, Day Is Still Coming) all are searching for some direction to their lives. In 'A Vitamin-A Vision Quest,' Marlon, a law school student, after a night of heavy drinking and drugs, has a vision in which he decides to go clean, 'I will be Marlon the man.' As Prosecutor Marlon in the next tale, 'The Case of X-Indian v. Al Cohol,' Marlon puts 'Al Cohol' on trial, holding it responsible for the atrocities committed towards Indians, 'and the leading role in a conspiracy to kill off their entire culture.' The concluding story, 'Grandma Blessing' has many twists and turns, and a metafictional ending. Despite some graphic sexual and violent situations, readers will likely enjoy Yeahpau's fine collection of stories about modern-day Native Americans, especially fans of Sherman Alexie and poet John Trudell. Ages 14-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , Mausape belongs to a race that is losing its culture and to a generation that is losing its mind. In stories and poems mixing magical realism with unflinching reality, a young American Indian author offers a raw, graphic view of life on a reservation.

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