Bloodlines by Janet Hale
These autobiographical essays by a member of the Coeur d'Alene tribe interweave personal experiences with striking portraits of relatives, both living and dead, to form a rich tapestry of history, storytelling, and remembrance. Hale's is a story of intense and resonant beauty. Breathtaking in its range and authority, Bloodlines is an important addition to the literature of women of color.In this set of eight brooding but brave essays, she confronts the painful facts not only of her life but of the tragically difficult lives of several generations of her female relatives. . . . As Hale delves into her past, she perceives the deep roots of her struggle for survival and achievement, and recognizes the unseverable bond that connects her to her culture. --Booklist
Janet Campbell Hale is a member of the Coeur d'Alene tribe of northern Idaho and is also of Cree and Kootenay descent. Hale is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley where she studied law for two years. She has an M.A. in English from the University of California at Davis.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780679415275 |
| ISBN 10 | 0679415270 |
| Title | Bloodlines |
| Author | Janet Hale |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 1993-05-11 |
| Number of pages | 85 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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