66 pages 2 hours read

Richard Wagamese

One Native Life

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2008

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Reviews & Readership

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Richard Wagamese's One Native Life has garnered praise for its heartfelt and poignant storytelling, reflecting on themes of identity and healing. Readers commend Wagamese's eloquent prose and deep emotional resonance. Some critique the book's pacing and repetitive elements. Overall, it is celebrated for its authenticity and powerful insights into Indigenous life.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One Native Life?

Readers who enjoy reflective memoirs and Indigenous narratives, particularly those who appreciated books like Louise Erdrich's The Round House or Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, will find much to admire in Richard Wagamese's One Native Life.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Gratitude