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They Called Me Number One
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Bc Book Prize, Nonfiction, Bev Sellars, They Called Me Number One (Finalist)Burt Award For First Nations, Mtis, And Inuit Literature: Bev Sellars, They Called Me Number One (Third Prize Winner)Like Thousands Of Aboriginal Children In Canada, And Elsewhere In The Colonized World, Xatsu'Ll Chief Bev Sellars Spent Part Of Her Childhood As A Student In A Churchrun Residential School.These Institutions Endeavored To Civilize Native Children Through Christian Teachings; Forced Separation From Family, Language, And Culture; And Strict Discipline. Perhaps The Most Symbolically Potent Strategy Used To Alienate Residential School Children Was Addressing Them By Assigned Numbers Onlynot By The Names With Which They Knew And Understood Themselves.In This Frank And Poignant Memoir Of Her Years At St. Joseph'S Mission, Sellars Breaks Her Silence About The Residential School'S Lasting Effects On Her And Her Familyfrom Substance Abuse To Suicide Attemptsand Eloquently Articulates Her Own Path To Healing. Number One Comes At A Time Of Recognitionby Governments And Society At Largethat Only Through Knowing The Truth About These Past Injustices Can We Begin To Redress Them.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'They Called Me Number One'? A: 'They Called Me Number One' primarily explores the impact of residential schools on Aboriginal children in Canada, focusing on the author's personal experiences and the broader implications of these institutions on Native culture and identity.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Bev Sellars, who is a Xatsu'll chief and a prominent voice on issues related to Aboriginal rights and the legacy of residential schools.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'They Called Me Number One' has a total of 256 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the author's experiences.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'They Called Me Number One' is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'They Called Me Number One' was published on May 29, 2012.
- Q: Is there any information about the book's condition? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition, indicating it is used but still functional and readable.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: 'They Called Me Number One' is a finalist for the BC Book Prize in Non-Fiction and won the Third Prize for the Burt Award for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Literature.
- Q: What can readers expect from the memoir? A: Readers can expect a frank and poignant recounting of the author's childhood experiences in a residential school, detailing the lasting effects of this experience on her life and family.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for adults and older teens, particularly those interested in history, Indigenous issues, and personal narratives.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'They Called Me Number One'? A: 'They Called Me Number One' can be purchased through various online retailers, including major bookstores and e-commerce platforms.