Slash
by Jeannette Armstrong
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Slashis Jeannette Armstrong's first novel. It poignantly traces the struggles, pain and alienation of a young Okanagan man who searches for truth and meaning in his life. Recognized as an important work of literature, Slashis used in high schools, colleges and universities.Tags
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An informative text exploring Indigenous activist movements of the 60s and 70s through one man's journey across Canada and the US. Slash is a seminal text in the way that it provides a lot of context for historical events and calmly presents multiple perspectives on the pressing issues of the day. Unfortunately the characters often feel like wooden mouthpieces for their ideological beliefs and never come to life in a convincing way. Though the characters are not especially memorable or convincing, this is still worth checking out if you're looking for more insight on this turbulent time period.
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Jeannette Armstrong, 1948 - Jeannette Armstrong is an Okanagan Indian who was born in 1948 on the Penticton Indian Reserve in British Columbia. She is considered to be the first Native American woman novelist, and is also a writer, teacher, artist, sculptor and activist. She received a traditional education from Okanagan elders and her family and show more in 1978, she obtained a BFA from the University of Victoria in 1978. Armstrong writes poetry, fiction, essays and children's literature. In 1986 Armstrong became the director of the En'owkin Centre in Penticton. She is also the first director of the En'owkin International School of Writing in Penticton, a creative-writing school organized by and for Native people which grants diplomas through the University of Victoria. She also teaches creative writing and performance. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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