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Spirit Car: Journey To A Dakota Past
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A Child Of A Typical 1950S Suburb Unearths Her Mothers Hidden Heritage, Launching A Rich And Magical Exploration Of Her Own Identity And Her Familys Powerful Native American Past.One Day I Realize That My Entire Back Seat Is Filled With Relatives Who Wonder Why I'M Not Paying More Attention To Their Part Of The Family Story. . . . Sooner Or Later They All Come Up To The Front Seat And Whisper Stories In My Ear.Growing Up In The 1950S In Suburban Minneapolis, Diane Wilson Had A Family Like Everybody Else'S. Her Swedish American Father Was A Salesman At Sears And Her Mother Drove Her Brothers To Baseball Practice And Went To Parentteacher Conferences.But In Her Thirties, Diane Began To Wonder Why Her Mother Didn'T Speak Of Her Past. So She Traveled To South Dakota And Nebraska, Searching Out Records Of Her Relatives Through Six Generations, Hungering To Know Their Stories. She Began To Write A Haunting Account Of The Lives Of Her Dakota Indian Family, Based On Research, To Recreate Their Oral History That Was Lost, Or Repressed, Or Simply Set Aside As Gritty Issues Of Survival Demanded Attention.Spirit Car Is An Exquisite Counterpoint Of Memoir And Carefully Researched Fiction, A Remarkable Narrative That Ties Modern Minnesotans To The Trauma Of The Dakota War. Wilson Found Her Family'S Love And Humorand She Discovered Just How Deeply Our Identities Are Shaped By The Forces Of History.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Spirit Car: Journey to a Dakota Past'? A: The main theme revolves around the exploration of identity and heritage, particularly focusing on the author's discovery of her Native American roots and the impact of historical events on personal identity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Spirit Car' and what is her background? A: The author is Diane Wilson, who grew up in a 1950s suburb of Minneapolis. She is of Swedish American descent and explores her Dakota Indian heritage in this memoir.
- Q: What type of book is 'Spirit Car'? A: 'Spirit Car' is a blend of memoir and historical fiction, combining personal narrative with researched accounts of the Dakota Indian family history.
- Q: How many pages does 'Spirit Car' have? A: 'Spirit Car: Journey to a Dakota Past' has a total of 232 pages.
- Q: Is 'Spirit Car' suitable for readers interested in Native American history? A: Yes, 'Spirit Car' is particularly suitable for readers interested in Native American history as it provides insight into the Dakota War and the cultural heritage of the Dakota people.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Spirit Car' is classified as a used book in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still readable.
- Q: When was 'Spirit Car' published? A: 'Spirit Car: Journey to a Dakota Past' was published on August 1, 2009.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Spirit Car'? A: 'Spirit Car' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Spirit Car'? A: Readers can expect a poignant and engaging writing style, blending personal stories with historical research to convey deep emotional and cultural themes.
- Q: Does 'Spirit Car' include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on text and does not prominently feature illustrations or photographs.