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Life on a Reservation: Native American Identity in Literature

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian tells the story of Arnold Spirit, a young Native American who leaves the reservation to get a better education. In this semi-autobiographical book, author Sherman Alexie discusses big issues including choosing your identity, figuring out where you belong and the hardships American Indians face living on reservations.

Fiction Autobiography Culture Education Young Adult Literature Race Indigenous Class Ethnicity Native American

Story Length: 6:32

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AIR DATE: 09/21/2007