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Seattle Picks: Native American Nonfiction

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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, librarians at The Seattle Public Library have selected these recent nonfiction titles by North American Indigenous authors. (Updated November 2021)

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Spirit Run

Spirit Run

A 6,000-mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land

by Álvarez, Noé

Book - 2020

A Mexican American descendant of the Purépecha people, Álvarez reconnected with his ancestry and forged new bonds with other Indigenous peoples by running in the Peace and Dignity Journeys, an Indigenous relay race across the continent. A Mexican American descendant of the Purépecha people, Álvarez reconnected with his ancestry and forged new bonds with other Indigenous peoples by running in the Peace and Dignity Journeys, an Indigenous relay race across the continent. Show less

A Mexican American descendant of the Purépecha people, Álvarez reconnected with his ancestry and forged new bonds with other Indigenous peoples by running in the Peace and Dignity Journeys, an Indigenous relay race across the continent. A Mexican American descendant of the Purépecha people, Álvarez reconnected with his ancestry and forged new bonds with other Indigenous peoples by running in the Peace and Dignity Journeys, an Indigenous relay race across the continent. Show less

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A History of My Brief Body

A History of My Brief Body

by Belcourt, Billy-Ray

Book - 2020

Driftpile Cree poet and author Belcourt's recent memoir juxtaposes the personal and the political, the poetic and the philosophical in a profound, insightful and moving collection essays about growing up queer and Indigenous. Driftpile Cree poet and author Belcourt's recent memoir juxtaposes the personal and the political, the poetic and the philosophical in a profound, insightful and moving collection essays about growing up queer and Indigenous. Show less

Driftpile Cree poet and author Belcourt's recent memoir juxtaposes the personal and the political, the poetic and the philosophical in a profound, insightful and moving collection essays about growing up queer and Indigenous. Driftpile Cree poet and author Belcourt's recent memoir juxtaposes the personal and the political, the poetic and the philosophical in a profound, insightful and moving collection essays about growing up queer and Indigenous. Show less

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Black Indian

Black Indian

by Buchanan, Shonda

Book - 2019

This "inspiring story . . explores [Buchanan's] family's legacy of being African Americans with American Indian roots and how they dealt with not jus...Show more This "inspiring story . . explores [Buchanan's] family's legacy of being African Americans with American Indian roots and how they dealt with not just society's ostracization but the consequences of this dual inheritance." -- Publisher's description Show less

This "inspiring story . . explores [Buchanan's] family's legacy of being African Americans with American Indian roots and how they dealt with not jus...Show more This "inspiring story . . explores [Buchanan's] family's legacy of being African Americans with American Indian roots and how they dealt with not just society's ostracization but the consequences of this dual inheritance." -- Publisher's description Show less

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Tawâw

Tawâw

Progressive Indigenous Cuisine

by Chartrand, Shane

Book - 2019

First Nations chef Chartrand (Cree) draws from his Indigenous roots as well as French and Asian culinary traditions in this beautifully designed cookbook featuring essays on Native culture alongside mouthwatering recipes. First Nations chef Chartrand (Cree) draws from his Indigenous roots as well as French and Asian culinary traditions in this beautifully designed cookbook featuring essays on Native culture alongside mouthwatering recipes. Show less

First Nations chef Chartrand (Cree) draws from his Indigenous roots as well as French and Asian culinary traditions in this beautifully designed cookbook featuring essays on Native culture alongside mouthwatering recipes. First Nations chef Chartrand (Cree) draws from his Indigenous roots as well as French and Asian culinary traditions in this beautifully designed cookbook featuring essays on Native culture alongside mouthwatering recipes. Show less

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Making A Difference

Making A Difference

My Fight for Native Rights and Social Justice

by Deer, Ada Elizabeth

Book - 2019

The first woman to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Deer (Menominee) was a tireless advocate for her people in their ultimately successful campaign to restore their tribal status. Learn more about her life and work in this inspiring memoir. The first woman to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Deer (Menominee) was a tireless advocate for her people in their ultimately successful campaign to restore their tribal status. Learn more about her life and work in this inspiring memoir. Show less

The first woman to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Deer (Menominee) was a tireless advocate for her people in their ultimately successful campaign to restore their tribal status. Learn more about her life and work in this inspiring memoir. The first woman to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Deer (Menominee) was a tireless advocate for her people in their ultimately successful campaign to restore their tribal status. Learn more about her life and work in this inspiring memoir. Show less

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Becoming Mary Sully

Becoming Mary Sully

Toward An American Indian Abstract

by Deloria, Philip Joseph

Book - 2019

Scholar Philip J. Deloria (Dakota) reassesses the work of Dakota Sioux artist Mary Sully, a largely self-taught abstract Indigenous artist whose unique blend of traditional craft with early 20th-century modernism remained unknown until recently. Scholar Philip J. Deloria (Dakota) reassesses the work of Dakota Sioux artist Mary Sully, a largely self-taught abstract Indigenous artist whose unique blend of traditional craft with early 20th-century modernism remained unknown until recently. Show less

Scholar Philip J. Deloria (Dakota) reassesses the work of Dakota Sioux artist Mary Sully, a largely self-taught abstract Indigenous artist whose unique blend of traditional craft with early 20th-century modernism remained unknown until recently. Scholar Philip J. Deloria (Dakota) reassesses the work of Dakota Sioux artist Mary Sully, a largely self-taught abstract Indigenous artist whose unique blend of traditional craft with early 20th-century modernism remained unknown until recently. Show less

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A Mind Spread Out on the Ground

A Mind Spread Out on the Ground

by Elliott, Alicia

Book - 2020

A bicultural and binational author, Elliott (Tuscarora) writes poignantly about the legacy of trauma and oppression in her communities and her own family, and its impact on the mental health of Indigenous peoples on both sides of the border. A bicultural and binational author, Elliott (Tuscarora) writes poignantly about the legacy of trauma and oppression in her communities and her own family, and its impact on the mental health of Indigenous peoples on both sides of the border. Show less

A bicultural and binational author, Elliott (Tuscarora) writes poignantly about the legacy of trauma and oppression in her communities and her own family, and its impact on the mental health of Indigenous peoples on both sides of the border. A bicultural and binational author, Elliott (Tuscarora) writes poignantly about the legacy of trauma and oppression in her communities and her own family, and its impact on the mental health of Indigenous peoples on both sides of the border. Show less

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Our History Is the Future

Our History Is the Future

Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Long Tradition of Indigenous Resistance

by Estes, Nick

Book - 2019

Activist, scholar, and Lower Brule Sioux citizen Estes traces the history of Indigenous resistance to colonization and environmental degradation from first contact to the present day in this spirited account. Activist, scholar, and Lower Brule Sioux citizen Estes traces the history of Indigenous resistance to colonization and environmental degradation from first contact to the present day in this spirited account. Show less

Activist, scholar, and Lower Brule Sioux citizen Estes traces the history of Indigenous resistance to colonization and environmental degradation from first contact to the present day in this spirited account. Activist, scholar, and Lower Brule Sioux citizen Estes traces the history of Indigenous resistance to colonization and environmental degradation from first contact to the present day in this spirited account. Show less

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As Long as Grass Grows

As Long as Grass Grows

The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice, From Colonization to Standing Rock

by Gilio-Whitaker, Dina

Book - 2019

Scholar Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) has written a thoughtful and stirring call to arms for an intersectional environmental justice movement that centers the centuries-long work of Indigenous peoples to protect the land. Scholar Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) has written a thoughtful and stirring call to arms for an intersectional environmental justice movement that centers the centuries-long work of Indigenous peoples to protect the land. Show less

Scholar Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) has written a thoughtful and stirring call to arms for an intersectional environmental justice movement that centers the centuries-long work of Indigenous peoples to protect the land. Scholar Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) has written a thoughtful and stirring call to arms for an intersectional environmental justice movement that centers the centuries-long work of Indigenous peoples to protect the land. Show less

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Haboo

Haboo

Native American Stories From Puget Sound

Book - 2020

Translated and edited by Upper Skagit elder Vi Hilbert, this new edition of 33 stories from the Lushootseed-speaking peoples of Puget Sound features a beautiful redesign and a new foreword by Jill La Pointe, Hilbert's granddaughter. Translated and edited by Upper Skagit elder Vi Hilbert, this new edition of 33 stories from the Lushootseed-speaking peoples of Puget Sound features a beautiful redesign and a new foreword by Jill La Pointe, Hilbert's granddaughter. Show less

Translated and edited by Upper Skagit elder Vi Hilbert, this new edition of 33 stories from the Lushootseed-speaking peoples of Puget Sound features a beautiful redesign and a new foreword by Jill La Pointe, Hilbert's granddaughter. Translated and edited by Upper Skagit elder Vi Hilbert, this new edition of 33 stories from the Lushootseed-speaking peoples of Puget Sound features a beautiful redesign and a new foreword by Jill La Pointe, Hilbert's granddaughter. Show less

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Poet Warrior

Poet Warrior

A Memoir

by Harjo, Joy

Book - 2021

The first Indigenous US Poet Laureate, Harjo is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. In this hybrid memoir, she combines poetry and prose to describe her lifelong love of words and her transformation into a gifted poet. The first Indigenous US Poet Laureate, Harjo is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. In this hybrid memoir, she combines poetry and prose to describe her lifelong love of words and her transformation into a gifted poet. Show less

The first Indigenous US Poet Laureate, Harjo is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. In this hybrid memoir, she combines poetry and prose to describe her lifelong love of words and her transformation into a gifted poet. The first Indigenous US Poet Laureate, Harjo is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. In this hybrid memoir, she combines poetry and prose to describe her lifelong love of words and her transformation into a gifted poet. Show less

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Bitterroot

Bitterroot

A Salish Memoir of Transracial Adoption

by Harness, Susan Devan

Book - 2018

In this poignant, soul-searching memoir, Harness (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) describes the struggles and complexities she experienced as an Indigenous child adopted and raised by a white couple in the rural West. In this poignant, soul-searching memoir, Harness (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) describes the struggles and complexities she experienced as an Indigenous child adopted and raised by a white couple in the rural West. Show less

In this poignant, soul-searching memoir, Harness (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) describes the struggles and complexities she experienced as an Indigenous child adopted and raised by a white couple in the rural West. In this poignant, soul-searching memoir, Harness (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) describes the struggles and complexities she experienced as an Indigenous child adopted and raised by a white couple in the rural West. Show less

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Carry

Carry

A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land

by Jensen, Toni

Book - 2020

Métis writer and English professor Jensen investigates the proliferation of violence -- through guns, white supremacy and misogyny -- across the American landscape in this thought-provoking series of personal essays. Métis writer and English professor Jensen investigates the proliferation of violence -- through guns, white supremacy and misogyny -- across the American landscape in this thought-provoking series of personal essays. Show less

Métis writer and English professor Jensen investigates the proliferation of violence -- through guns, white supremacy and misogyny -- across the American landscape in this thought-provoking series of personal essays. Métis writer and English professor Jensen investigates the proliferation of violence -- through guns, white supremacy and misogyny -- across the American landscape in this thought-provoking series of personal essays. Show less

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Heart Berries

Heart Berries

A Memoir

by Mailhot, Terese Marie

Book - 2018

Stó:lō First Nations (Seabird Island Band) author Mailhot has written a searing yet poetic memoir about coming of age as a young woman on a Pacific Northwest reservation, where poverty and intergenerational trauma left deep scars. Stó:lō First Nations (Seabird Island Band) author Mailhot has written a searing yet poetic memoir about coming of age as a young woman on a Pacific Northwest reservation, where poverty and intergenerational trauma left deep scars. Show less

Stó:lō First Nations (Seabird Island Band) author Mailhot has written a searing yet poetic memoir about coming of age as a young woman on a Pacific Northwest reservation, where poverty and intergenerational trauma left deep scars. Stó:lō First Nations (Seabird Island Band) author Mailhot has written a searing yet poetic memoir about coming of age as a young woman on a Pacific Northwest reservation, where poverty and intergenerational trauma left deep scars. Show less

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Mamaskatch

Mamaskatch

A Cree Coming of Age

by McLeod, Darrel J.

Book - 2018

In this poignant memoir, debut author McLeod recalls his tumultuous childhood in a small Alberta town and how his Cree heritage and culture sustained him through difficult times. In this poignant memoir, debut author McLeod recalls his tumultuous childhood in a small Alberta town and how his Cree heritage and culture sustained him through difficult times. Show less

In this poignant memoir, debut author McLeod recalls his tumultuous childhood in a small Alberta town and how his Cree heritage and culture sustained him through difficult times. In this poignant memoir, debut author McLeod recalls his tumultuous childhood in a small Alberta town and how his Cree heritage and culture sustained him through difficult times. Show less

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Legacy

Legacy

Trauma, Story, and Indigenous Healing

by Methot, Suzanne

Book - 2019

"Nehiyaw writer and educator Methot investigates the impact of intergenerational trauma upon Indigenous peoples, and how a reconnection to traditional practices and beliefs can provide a roadmap to healing." -- Library Journal "Nehiyaw writer and educator Methot investigates the impact of intergenerational trauma upon Indigenous peoples, and how a reconnection to traditional practices and beliefs can provide a roadmap to healing." -- Library Journal Show less

"Nehiyaw writer and educator Methot investigates the impact of intergenerational trauma upon Indigenous peoples, and how a reconnection to traditional practices and beliefs can provide a roadmap to healing." -- Library Journal "Nehiyaw writer and educator Methot investigates the impact of intergenerational trauma upon Indigenous peoples, and how a reconnection to traditional practices and beliefs can provide a roadmap to healing." -- Library Journal Show less

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Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's

Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's

by Midge, Tiffany

Book - 2019

Midge (Hunkpapa Lakota) brings a healthy dose of humor to her thoughtful explorations of Indigenous identity, contemporary politics and pop culture in this collection of personal reflections on life as a Native woman in 21st-century America. Midge (Hunkpapa Lakota) brings a healthy dose of humor to her thoughtful explorations of Indigenous identity, contemporary politics and pop culture in this collection of personal reflections on life as a Native woman in 21st-century America. Show less

Midge (Hunkpapa Lakota) brings a healthy dose of humor to her thoughtful explorations of Indigenous identity, contemporary politics and pop culture in this collection of personal reflections on life as a Native woman in 21st-century America. Midge (Hunkpapa Lakota) brings a healthy dose of humor to her thoughtful explorations of Indigenous identity, contemporary politics and pop culture in this collection of personal reflections on life as a Native woman in 21st-century America. Show less

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Native Enough

Native Enough

by O'Leary, Nina

Book - 2019

Cherokee photographer O'Leary interviewed and took portraits of Indigenous students from a variety of tribes and backgrounds at the University of Minnesota Morris and Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Cherokee photographer O'Leary interviewed and took portraits of Indigenous students from a variety of tribes and backgrounds at the University of Minnesota Morris and Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Show less

Cherokee photographer O'Leary interviewed and took portraits of Indigenous students from a variety of tribes and backgrounds at the University of Minnesota Morris and Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Cherokee photographer O'Leary interviewed and took portraits of Indigenous students from a variety of tribes and backgrounds at the University of Minnesota Morris and Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Show less

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Iwígara

Iwígara

American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions and Science

by Salmón, Enrique

Book - 2020

Rarámuri (Tarahumara) ethnobotanist Salmón delves into the traditional medicinal and ceremonial uses of North American plants by Indigenous peoples in this beautifully illustrated and philosophically uplifting guide. Rarámuri (Tarahumara) ethnobotanist Salmón delves into the traditional medicinal and ceremonial uses of North American plants by Indigenous peoples in this beautifully illustrated and philosophically uplifting guide. Show less

Rarámuri (Tarahumara) ethnobotanist Salmón delves into the traditional medicinal and ceremonial uses of North American plants by Indigenous peoples in this beautifully illustrated and philosophically uplifting guide. Rarámuri (Tarahumara) ethnobotanist Salmón delves into the traditional medicinal and ceremonial uses of North American plants by Indigenous peoples in this beautifully illustrated and philosophically uplifting guide. Show less

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Shapes of Native Nonfiction

Shapes of Native Nonfiction

Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers

Book - 2019

Edited by Elissa Washuta (Cowlitz) and Theresa Warburton, this groundbreaking anthology collects 22 creative nonfiction works from contemporary Indigenous authors who display a wide range of approaches to the form. Edited by Elissa Washuta (Cowlitz) and Theresa Warburton, this groundbreaking anthology collects 22 creative nonfiction works from contemporary Indigenous authors who display a wide range of approaches to the form. Show less

Edited by Elissa Washuta (Cowlitz) and Theresa Warburton, this groundbreaking anthology collects 22 creative nonfiction works from contemporary Indigenous authors who display a wide range of approaches to the form. Edited by Elissa Washuta (Cowlitz) and Theresa Warburton, this groundbreaking anthology collects 22 creative nonfiction works from contemporary Indigenous authors who display a wide range of approaches to the form. Show less

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The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen

The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen

by Sherman, Sean

Book - 2017

Chef Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota) shares his modern take on Native American cuisine in this flavorful, informative and beautifully illustrated cookbook that showcases ingredients indigenous to North America. Chef Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota) shares his modern take on Native American cuisine in this flavorful, informative and beautifully illustrated cookbook that showcases ingredients indigenous to North America. Show less

Chef Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota) shares his modern take on Native American cuisine in this flavorful, informative and beautifully illustrated cookbook that showcases ingredients indigenous to North America. Chef Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota) shares his modern take on Native American cuisine in this flavorful, informative and beautifully illustrated cookbook that showcases ingredients indigenous to North America. Show less

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Native American Literature

Native American Literature

A Very Short Introduction

by Teuton, Sean Kicummah

Book - 2018

Learn about the rich history of North American Indigenous literature from its origins in oral traditions over 30,000 years ago to modern authors like Louise Erdrich and James Welch in this concise overview by literary scholar Teuton (Cherokee). Learn about the rich history of North American Indigenous literature from its origins in oral traditions over 30,000 years ago to modern authors like Louise Erdrich and James Welch in this concise overview by literary scholar Teuton (Cherokee). Show less

Learn about the rich history of North American Indigenous literature from its origins in oral traditions over 30,000 years ago to modern authors like Louise Erdrich and James Welch in this concise overview by literary scholar Teuton (Cherokee). Learn about the rich history of North American Indigenous literature from its origins in oral traditions over 30,000 years ago to modern authors like Louise Erdrich and James Welch in this concise overview by literary scholar Teuton (Cherokee). Show less

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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

Native America From 1890 to the Present

by Treuer, David

Book - 2019

Drawing on history, memoir and profiles of contemporary North American Indigenous people, Treuer (Ojibwe) has produced a broad, compelling and forcefully argued counter-narrative to mainstream "tragic mode" histories of Native America. Drawing on history, memoir and profiles of contemporary North American Indigenous people, Treuer (Ojibwe) has produced a broad, compelling and forcefully argued counter-narrative to mainstream "tragic mode" histories of Native America. Show less

Drawing on history, memoir and profiles of contemporary North American Indigenous people, Treuer (Ojibwe) has produced a broad, compelling and forcefully argued counter-narrative to mainstream "tragic mode" histories of Native America. Drawing on history, memoir and profiles of contemporary North American Indigenous people, Treuer (Ojibwe) has produced a broad, compelling and forcefully argued counter-narrative to mainstream "tragic mode" histories of Native America. Show less

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Decolonizing Wealth

Decolonizing Wealth

Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance

by Villanueva, Edgar

Book - 2018

Philanthropist Villanueva (Lumbee) draws on Indigenous traditions and knowledge to challenge mainstream charitable giving practices and develop a more equitable approach to addressing wealth disparity in the United States. Philanthropist Villanueva (Lumbee) draws on Indigenous traditions and knowledge to challenge mainstream charitable giving practices and develop a more equitable approach to addressing wealth disparity in the United States. Show less

Philanthropist Villanueva (Lumbee) draws on Indigenous traditions and knowledge to challenge mainstream charitable giving practices and develop a more equitable approach to addressing wealth disparity in the United States. Philanthropist Villanueva (Lumbee) draws on Indigenous traditions and knowledge to challenge mainstream charitable giving practices and develop a more equitable approach to addressing wealth disparity in the United States. Show less

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White Magic

White Magic

Essays

by Washuta, Elissa

Book - 2021

In a series of interconnected essays, Cowlitz author Washuta comes to terms with heartbreak, longing and loss, inventively using pop culture references (Fleetwood Mac, Twin Peaks, the computer game Oregon Trail) as guideposts along the way. In a series of interconnected essays, Cowlitz author Washuta comes to terms with heartbreak, longing and loss, inventively using pop culture references (Fleetwood Mac, Twin Peaks, the computer game Oregon Trail) as guideposts along the way. Show less

In a series of interconnected essays, Cowlitz author Washuta comes to terms with heartbreak, longing and loss, inventively using pop culture references (Fleetwood Mac, Twin Peaks, the computer game Oregon Trail) as guideposts along the way. In a series of interconnected essays, Cowlitz author Washuta comes to terms with heartbreak, longing and loss, inventively using pop culture references (Fleetwood Mac, Twin Peaks, the computer game Oregon Trail) as guideposts along the way. Show less

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