Lakota cousins' divergent paths amidst tribal strife.
"Quiet Until the Thaw" offers a poignant exploration of identity and resistance through the lens of Native American life. The parallel journeys of Rick and You Choose encapsulate a powerful narrative of how individuals navigate a shared heritage but choose different means to confront their reality. It's a compelling read for those interested in indigenous cultures and the personal struggles within broader social conflicts.
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ISBN: 9780735223349
Authors:
Alexandra Fuller
Publisher: Penguin Pr
Date of Publication: 2013-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 1344 readers)
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Lakota cousins' divergent paths amidst tribal strife.
"Quiet Until the Thaw" offers a poignant exploration of identity and resistance through the lens of Native American life. The parallel journeys of Rick and You Choose encapsulate a powerful narrative of how individuals navigate a shared heritage but choose different means to confront their reality. It's a compelling read for those interested in indigenous cultures and the personal struggles within broader social conflicts.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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