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The Seed Keeper: A Novel
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A 2025 National Endowment For The Arts Big Reads Selectionwinner Of The Minnesota Book Awarda Haunting Novel Spanning Several Generations, The Seed Keeper Follows A Dakh?Ta Family?S Struggle To Preserve Their Way Of Life, And Their Sacrifices To Protect What Matters Most.Rosalie Iron Wing Has Grown Up In The Woods With Her Father, Ray, A Former Science Teacher Who Tells Her Stories Of Plants, Of The Stars, Of The Origins Of The Dakh?Ta People. Until, One Morning, Ray Doesn?T Return From Checking His Traps. Told She Has No Family, Rosalie Is Sent To Live With A Foster Family In Nearby Mankatowhere The Reserved, Bookish Teenager Meets Rebellious Gaby Makespeace, In A Friendship That Transcends The Damaged Legacies They?Ve Inherited.On A Winter?S Day Many Years Later, Rosalie Returns To Her Childhood Home. A Widow And Mother, She Has Spent The Previous Two Decades On Her White Husband?S Farm, Finding Solace In Her Garden Even As The Farm Is Threatened First By Drought And Then By A Predatory Chemical Company. Now, Grieving, Rosalie Begins To Confront The Past, On A Search For Family, Identity, And A Community Where She Can Finally Belong. In The Process, She Learns What It Means To Be Descended From Women With Souls Of Ironwomen Who Have Protected Their Families, Their Traditions, And A Precious Cache Of Seeds Through Generations Of Hardship And Loss, Through War And The Insidious Trauma Of Boarding Schools.Weaving Together The Voices Of Four Indelible Women, The Seed Keeper Is A Beautifully Told Story Of Reawakening, Of Remembering Our Original Relationship To The Seeds And, Through Them, To Our Ancestors.Honors For The Seed Keeper:Winner Of The Minnesota Book Award In Fictiona Buzzfeed Best Book Of SpringA Literary Hub ?Most Anticipated Book Of The Year?A Bustle ?Most Anticipated Debut Novel?A Bon Appetit ?Best Summer Read?A Thrillist ?Best New Book Of Spring?A Ms. Magazine ?Best Book Of The Year?A Books Are Magic ?Most Anticipated Book Of The Year?Named A ?Most Anticipated Book Of The Year? By The Millionsa Daily Beast ?Best Summer Read?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Seed Keeper'? A: 'The Seed Keeper' explores themes of family, identity, and the preservation of culture through generations. It emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's roots and the struggles faced by a Dakhóta family.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Seed Keeper'? A: The author of 'The Seed Keeper' is Diane Wilson, who is recognized for her storytelling that weaves personal and cultural history.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Seed Keeper'? A: 'The Seed Keeper' is a novel that falls under the genre of fiction, specifically focusing on domestic life and cultural heritage.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Seed Keeper'? A: 'The Seed Keeper' has a total of 392 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Seed Keeper' published? A: 'The Seed Keeper' was published on March 9, 2021.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Seed Keeper' have? A: 'The Seed Keeper' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Seed Keeper' suitable for young adults? A: 'The Seed Keeper' features themes and narratives that can resonate with young adults, making it suitable for a broad audience, including older teens.
- Q: What awards has 'The Seed Keeper' won? A: 'The Seed Keeper' won the Minnesota Book Award and has been recognized as a 'Best Book' by several publications, including BuzzFeed and Ms. Magazine.
- Q: What is the setting of 'The Seed Keeper'? A: 'The Seed Keeper' is set in rural areas of Minnesota, weaving through both natural landscapes and the complexities of modern life.
- Q: Does 'The Seed Keeper' include elements of historical context? A: 'The Seed Keeper' incorporates historical elements, particularly related to the Dakhóta people and their experiences, enriching the narrative with cultural context.