chantalderoc's review against another edition
4.0
I only learnt about residential schools about 3 years ago. I wanted to educate myself by purchasing books on residential schools, the survivors & the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. This book touched my heart because it takes place in Manitoba (my home province). It was heartbreaking to learn what Theodore occurred during his years at an Indian residential school. This is just one memoir! I can't even imagine the pain and suffering of a survivor.
inkedupmargins's review against another edition
4.0
This is a heartbreaking book about the Indian Residential Schools. The narrative of this memoir allows the reader to catch a glimpse of what it looks like to process trauma and grief. It does not detail the Indian Residential Schools but definitely demonstrates the toll that trauma took on Mr. Fontaine and his family.
saara_ilona_muu's review against another edition
5.0
The writing is uncomplicated but the story is profound.
chatnoir27's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
mewie's review against another edition
4.0
I had to read this as part of a class, but I'm really glad to have read it anyway. It is not an easy read, and it made me cry multiple times, but I feel it's an important read for anyone living in Canada.