From the Ashes: My Story of Being Indigenous, Homeless, and Finding My Way

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Synopsis
This #1 internationally bestselling and award-winning memoir about overcoming trauma, prejudice, and addiction by a Métis-Cree author as he struggles to find a way back to himself and his Indigenous culture is &“an illuminating, inside account of homelessness, a study of survival and freedom&” (Amanda Lindhout, bestselling coauthor of A House in the Sky).Abandoned by his parents as a toddler, Jesse Thistle and his two brothers were cut off from all they knew when they were placed in the foster care system. Eventually placed with their paternal grandparents, the children often clashed with their tough-love attitude. Worse, the ghost of Jesse&’s drug-addicted father seemed to haunt the memories of every member of the family. Soon, Jesse succumbed to a self-destructive cycle of drug and alcohol addiction and petty crime, resulting in more than a decade living on and off the streets. Facing struggles many of us cannot even imagine, Jesse knew he would die unless he turned his life around. Through sheer perseverance and newfound love, he managed to find his way back into the loving embrace of his Indigenous culture and family. Now, in this heart-wrenching and triumphant memoir, Jesse Thistle honestly and fearlessly divulges his painful past, the abuse he endured, and the tragic truth about his parents. An eloquent exploration of the dangerous impact of prejudice and racism, From the Ashes is ultimately a celebration of love and &“a story of courage and resilience certain to strike a chord with readers from many backgrounds&” (Library Journal).
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
368 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781982182953
Related ISBNs:
9781982182946
Publisher:
Atria Books
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Jesse Thistle
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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