lovelife1008's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
snobbles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Reading about, listening, teaching, and experiencing these stories are so important in understanding a part of Canada that was hidden for so long. A dark part of Canada that many tried to burry and forget. I will never forget. I read any of all of these stories if I can. I am always still shocked at what was allowed to happen. Thank you for sharing this story.
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
this is such an important read. i just wish it was a little longer and didn’t involve the whole student project part.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Racism, Child abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, and Religious bigotry
ggrillion's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Child abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Child death, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, and Colonisation
Moderate: Abandonment, Sexual violence, Death, and Sexual assault
Minor: Murder, Rape, and Racial slurs
Drowning. It is mentioned that Betty does not have hearing in one of her ears from abuse.katiedermody's review against another edition
5.0
This is the story of a Survivor, a woman who attended and survived Residential school, who also knew Betty from the other book I read and spent her life motivated to helping after her friend was killed (and changed her own name to Betty in honor of her). I appreciated learning more about the sacredness of storytelling, the process, and am tha kful that this Betty was willing to share her story.
sunflowerjess's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is heart-wrenching and absolutely necessary. In spare, unflinching prose and illustrations, it tells of some of the horrors experienced by Indigenous children in the Christian residential schools. This book is specifically based on the experiences of Cree Elder Betsy Ross.
barbarella85's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse