Many thing stimulate my thinking. Today I want to mention a book by Sherman Alexie. The title: "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian". Published by Little, Brown.
If you think, if you pray, if you feel, if you are now or ever were teen-aged, and especially if you grew up in a small town or community, this book will probably grab you. Alexie writes clearly, entertainingly, and keeps the story moving. I cannot imagine anyone getting bored or tired of reading at any point.
At the back is a Discussion Guide, and after that is an interview with Ellen Forney. Ms. Forney did the extensive art for the book. And she did it well, thoughtfully, provocatively. I can imagine a group of people reading this book and using the resources at the back as well as their own responses to share ideas, talk together and enrich one another.
If you use Amazon.com, try this link:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Sherman+Alexie
Or check your local library. Read it, and leave a comment with some of your responses to the book.
Thanks. And Thank You, Sherman Alexie.
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