The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Recommended by Rand Fishkin, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #1 in Annotations, Ranked #1 in Windows — see more rankings.
Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.
Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the... more
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Rand Fishkin Empathy is at the core of my beliefs, and this is one of the best books I’ve ever read that fosters empathetic thinking. It’s also a great reminder of how hard it is to accomplish anything when your life circumstances and surroundings negatively contribute to progress and a great reminder to stay humble. (Source)
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- #19 in 10th Grade
- #13 in 12-Year-Old
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