Five Little Indians
Book description
WINNER: Canada Reads 2022
WINNER: Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction
WINNER: Amazon First Novel Award
WINNER: Kobo Emerging Author Prize
Finalist: Scotiabank Giller Prize
Finalist: Atwood Gibson Writers Trust Prize
Finalist: BC & Yukon Book Prize
Shortlist: Indigenous Voices Awards
National Bestseller; A Globe and Mail Top 100 Book…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Five Little Indians as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
While it is fiction, it eloquently describes the impact of the horrific Boarding School experiences on 5 American Indian children. While there were differences in their experiences, the trauma impacts behavior on those who experienced it, as well as on future generations.
This is a story of children torn from their homes and forced to live in the horrific conditions of residential schools. Imprisoned and away from the love and protection of families and communities, many were abused for years by people whose words may have preached God’s love but whose actions demonstrated darker intentions. A few children managed to escape while many others were carelessly released to the unforgiving streets of east Vancouver where some managed to navigate their way through life while others succumbed to the demons that haunted them.
Having personally seen the impact this has had on people…
From E.M.'s list on Canadian historical fiction with strong females.
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