Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a first-person narrative novel by Sherman Alexie, from the perspective of a Native American teenager, Arnold Spirit Jr., also known as "Junior", a 14-year-old promising cartoonist. The book is about Junior's life on the Spokane Indian Reservation and his decision to go to an all-white public high school off of the reservation. The graphic novel includes 65 comic illustrations that help further the plot.Despite the novel's high acclaim and several achievements, The Absolutely True Diary has also received objections and has consistently appeared on the annual list of frequently challenged books since 2008. The controversy stems from the novel’s discussion of alcohol, poverty, bullying, violence, sexuality, profanity and slurs related to homosexuality and mental disability. As a result, some schools have banned the book from school libraries or inclusion in curricula.
“I've learned that the worst thing a parent can do is ignore their children”
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
“If you let people into your life a little bit, they can be pretty damn amazing.”
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
“We all have to find our own ways to say good-bye.”
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
“I drew because words were too unpredictable.”
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
“And believe me, a good piece of chicken can make anybody believe in the existence of God.”
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
“Somebody dies and people eat your food. Funny how that works.”
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
“We Indians really should be better liars, considering how often we've been lied to.”
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
“In the middle of a crazy and drunk life, you have to hang onto the good and sober moments tightly.”
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
