Our book tells the story of Native American life from the massacre at Wounded Knee to the present. Although 150 Sioux died in this massacre, Native civilization continued. The author, who grew up on an Ojibwe reservation, combines history and memoir to tell a comprehensive story of Indian survival, resilience, adaptability and pride. The book has been widely praised and was a finalist for the 2019 National Book Award. The book shatters one myth after another and moves seamlessly from the big story to the tales of Native American lives. A beautifully written book telling a story that must be read, studied and understood. Book: The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present by David Treuer. ISBN 0399573194 (2019) Approx. $12.
