Alice Blondin-Perrin

Like many Aboriginal children, Alice Blondin-Perrin was taken from her family and placed, in accordance with government policy, in a church-run Indian residential school. Alice was four years old when she was taken from her home, and spent the next six years at school, not even going home for the summer. She has, with courage and generousity, written her story in the hope of helping other former students deal with the trauma -- which for many included physical and sexual abuse -- of the residential school system.

Alice's voice is strong as she tells of her experiences both at school and with her family. She is honest with a straightforward style that makes her story more poignant.

She devotes the last part of the book to speak directly to other former students, encouraging them to seek help and providing advice on how to do so.… (more)