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Richard Wagamese crossed over just a few month ago, and I felt as if I lost a close friend and one of my most influential teachers all at once, though I never had the privilege of meeting him in person. I wanted more , more inspiration, more direction, more of his insight and humor. But perhaps he had already learned everything he was here to learn.

As a Contemporary Native literature college instructor, Wagamese's Keeper n Me was a consistent part of my every semester...the last novel in my syllabus, sending the students home with the reminder that before we learn our place in our culture and community, we must learn to be a good human being.

He carries that theme into this autobiographic series of recollections of his life experiences from the vantage point of reaching 50, sharing his amazing personal determination for finding resolution in the most painful personal conflicts. While admitting that there is still much to be done to heal the damage caused by the Canadian government's attempt to force acculturation on Native children, Wagamese shows us how, late in life, he is discovering that the permanent community he so enjoys living in is a diverse as Canada itself, and his always evolving sense of identity has grown to include himself as a human being, an Ojibwe man, and a Canadian.

I had read his other autobiographical work, One Native Life, and loved it. I have no idea where this collection of stories fits in in the chronology of his work, but for me, this book was one last chance to sit around the fire and have a conversation with my friend and teacher. If you are familiar with his other works, and liked them as much as I did, I think you'll find this one a good way to say "see you later, Richard," since there is no word for goodbye in Ojibwe.


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One Story One Song Richard Wagamese 9781553655060 Books Reviews

I read this book a couple of years ago and suggested it to my Friends Through Fiction Book Club. I finished the book a second time and loved it even more. We had a great discussion on the book. Richard Wagamese takes you on a personal journey. The levels and chapters are many. His honesty about his troubled life, his childhood, being native brings an ache in once heart if one is willing to truly listen and hear what he shares with his readers.I highly recommend his book.
Selma Mannhart
Great writing. All of his books are good and the author shows great insight and is not afraid to display it..
I enjoy the wisdom of the elders that the author portrays. This is a simple book that goes deep.
Richard is a beautiful writer. His prose is almost musical and his stories have heart. I've gone back to reread beautiful passages.
A collection of reflections by an author who has risen from the ashes. Richard touched bottom losing years of his life to alcoholism and drugs. Now, he wants to help those that are struggling in the swamp of self-hatred and lack of self-esteem that keeps people down. He speaks of a connection with the land and the natural world that is stronger than any drug that has helped him achieve balance. You learn about the spiritual teachings of First Americans and why it was important for him to re-connect with his roots. This is a thoughtful, inspiring, memoir well worth the read.
Richard Wagamese crossed over just a few month ago, and I felt as if I lost a close friend and one of my most influential teachers all at once, though I never had the privilege of meeting him in person. I wanted more , more inspiration, more direction, more of his insight and humor. But perhaps he had already learned everything he was here to learn.

As a Contemporary Native literature college instructor, Wagamese's Keeper n Me was a consistent part of my every semester...the last novel in my syllabus, sending the students home with the reminder that before we learn our place in our culture and community, we must learn to be a good human being.

He carries that theme into this autobiographic series of recollections of his life experiences from the vantage point of reaching 50, sharing his amazing personal determination for finding resolution in the most painful personal conflicts. While admitting that there is still much to be done to heal the damage caused by the Canadian government's attempt to force acculturation on Native children, Wagamese shows us how, late in life, he is discovering that the permanent community he so enjoys living in is a diverse as Canada itself, and his always evolving sense of identity has grown to include himself as a human being, an Ojibwe man, and a Canadian.

I had read his other autobiographical work, One Native Life, and loved it. I have no idea where this collection of stories fits in in the chronology of his work, but for me, this book was one last chance to sit around the fire and have a conversation with my friend and teacher. If you are familiar with his other works, and liked them as much as I did, I think you'll find this one a good way to say "see you later, Richard," since there is no word for goodbye in Ojibwe.