Wednesday, August 27, 2008
THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN by Sherman Alexie, read by Sheman Alexie
In this 2007 National Book Award winner, Alexie's rhythmic reading beautifully captures the daily exhilarations, ironies, and difficulties of adolescence as young Arnold Spirit struggles with his status as a "part-time" Indian on the Spokane Indian reservation. Reviewed by Liz Hannegan
Young Adult Young Adult • 5 hrs.
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