53 pages 1 hour read

Mary Crow Dog

Lakota Woman

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1990

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Mary Crow Dog's memoir Lakota Woman is widely praised for its raw authenticity and profound cultural insights into Native American life. Readers commend its powerful narrative and emotional depth, vividly illustrating struggles and resilience. However, some criticize its pacing and nonlinear storytelling. Overall, it offers a compelling, albeit challenging, read.

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Who Should Read Lakota Woman?

Readers of Lakota Woman by Mary Crow Dog, who will appreciate its powerful narrative, often enjoy memoirs grounded in social justice and cultural identity. Comparable to titles like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, these readers seek profound, firsthand accounts of resilience and transformation.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

970L

Book Details

Topics
Race / Racism
Gender / Feminism
History: World
Genre
Biography
Themes
Identity: Indigenous