“Orange, who grew up in the East Bay, knows the territory, but this is no work of social anthropology rather, it is a deep dive into the fractured diaspora of a community that remains, in many ways, invisible to many outside of it. An aspiring documentary filmmaker, a young man who has taught himself traditional dance by watching YouTube, another lost in the bulk of his enormous body - these are just a few of the point-of-view characters in this astonishingly wide-ranging book, which culminates with an event called the Big Oakland Powwow. “This novel offers a kaleidoscopic look at Native American life in Oakland, California, through the experiences and perspectives of 12 characters. ![]() “In this vivid and moving book, Tommy Orange articulates the challenges and complexities not only of Native Americans, but also of America itself. –Henry Bankhead, in a starred review for LIBRARY JOURNAL A chronicle of domestic violence, alcoholism, addiction,Īnd pain, the book reveals the perseverance and spirit of the characters.” –Annie Bostrom, in a starred review for BOOKLIST There There introduces an exciting voice.” –PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, in a featured starred review The propulsion of both the overall narrative WHERE: The author lives in Angels Camp CA.
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