Firekeeper's Daughter is about Daunis, a teenage biracial unenrolled tribal member. She's sharp and loving, the kind of girl who keeps her eyes open and wants better for everyone around her. Between a grandmother in the hospital, a recently deceased uncle, and a drug-abusing ex chasing after her best friend, Daunis has a lot weighing on her. One bright spot in her life is Jamie, the newest member of her brother's hockey team. But he has a background he hasn't been upfront about, and local meth overdoses continue.
At 488 pages, that doesn't really do the plot justice, but I don't want to spoil anything for you - you're going to want to pick this one up. I'll add that this beautiful book dealt with topics of grief, drugs, rape, racism, and citizenship while remaining heartfelt. As the author explains: "I sought to write about identity, loss, and injustice...and also of love, joy, connection, friendship, hope, laughter, and the beauty and strength in my Ojibwe community." (Personal opinion: She knocked it out of the park.)
Firekeeper's Daughter is well worth the read.
At 488 pages, that doesn't really do the plot justice, but I don't want to spoil anything for you - you're going to want to pick this one up. I'll add that this beautiful book dealt with topics of grief, drugs, rape, racism, and citizenship while remaining heartfelt. As the author explains: "I sought to write about identity, loss, and injustice...and also of love, joy, connection, friendship, hope, laughter, and the beauty and strength in my Ojibwe community." (Personal opinion: She knocked it out of the park.)
Firekeeper's Daughter is well worth the read.