Below is a summary of the group's collective observations of this work.
Sherman Alexie's book, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is more than a little autobiographical. It details his life as a teenager on an Indian reservation and his struggle to hold on to his dreams for a life beyond the constant struggle of poverty and alcoholism he saw all around him. Almost all of the group, which included 12 women and one man, enjoyed the book. One member noted that when she first began to read it she thought, "Boring. Boring. Boring." But as she kept reading, she said, she found Alexie's account very interesting and funny.
The discussion centered on a few key events in the book, such as the main character's decision to attend an all-white high school off the reservation. Also discussed was the censorship battle raised over this book in Springfield, MO and what arguments might have driven this fight.
The discussion centered on a few key events in the book, such as the main character's decision to attend an all-white high school off the reservation. Also discussed was the censorship battle raised over this book in Springfield, MO and what arguments might have driven this fight.
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