Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

WOW, this book blew me away. Warning - some parents will have a problem with some of the language and openness of the author to portray a true portrait of a young male in full adolescent discovery that, as my niece would say, TMI . (Too Much Information!)

What I liked about the book was it's unwavering denouncement of alcoholism in the Native American Community. Also the ability to show that it is very difficult to go against the norm and try to break out of the mold and do something new.

This would be the perfect book for some 8th grade boys, but I have no intention of putting it in the library right now. I have my personal copy out on loan to be read and reviewed by other teachers. I want to include it as part of our collection, but need more adult input. In the meantime it is a National Book Award recipient, plus other awards. So it will be available from Contra Costa County Library. Let me know what you think!