pnutbutterprincess reviewed Unreconciled by Jesse Wente
Reconciliation, or Reimagination
4 stars
Browsing the library's selection of audiobooks, I came across this one by happy chance. As I've been striving to better educate myself on anti-racism and anti-colonialism, focusing especially on indigenous and Native American stories recently, this seemed perfect for a spontaneous listen. It did not disappoint.
In this emotional and informative memoir, Ojibwe author Jesse Wente recounts his experience as a first nations descendant of a victim of Canada's genocidal residential schools program. Much of the consequences of this deep trauma is grim and saddening, as are the descriptions of tokenism and discrimination. I found Wente's reflections moving and eye-opening, as I continue to find ways in which I'm blind to colonialism in media.
Despite the struggles experienced throughout the book, Wente's conclusion is hopeful and powerful. I would certainly recommend those memoir as a relatable insight into First Nations peoples' lived experiences in the present day.
Browsing the library's selection of audiobooks, I came across this one by happy chance. As I've been striving to better educate myself on anti-racism and anti-colonialism, focusing especially on indigenous and Native American stories recently, this seemed perfect for a spontaneous listen. It did not disappoint.
In this emotional and informative memoir, Ojibwe author Jesse Wente recounts his experience as a first nations descendant of a victim of Canada's genocidal residential schools program. Much of the consequences of this deep trauma is grim and saddening, as are the descriptions of tokenism and discrimination. I found Wente's reflections moving and eye-opening, as I continue to find ways in which I'm blind to colonialism in media.
Despite the struggles experienced throughout the book, Wente's conclusion is hopeful and powerful. I would certainly recommend those memoir as a relatable insight into First Nations peoples' lived experiences in the present day.