Reviews
The Gift Is in the Making: Anishinaabeg Stories, by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Amanda Strong
dianacarmel's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I love this collection of stories! The inclusion of Anishinaabemowin translations and traditional illustrations make this especially enjoyable.
readinggrrl's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautiful book that tells the stories that have been passed down for generations in the oral tradition of the Anishinaabeg. The author uses the native names for different animals and people in the stories but at the beginning of each story she tells you what each name means. It may be neat to have a chart with he native names with a photo beside it for children to refer to as they listen. Each story is short but important, the tie that seems to bind them all together is a need for respect for the land, the people and animals. With one of these things out of balance the whole system suffers.
These would be beautiful stories to listen to around a fire or listened to learned and then retold around the fire.
These would be beautiful stories to listen to around a fire or listened to learned and then retold around the fire.
raaahella's review against another edition
4.0
What a great collection of stories. I loved them all. I think seeing the translations for each name and pronunciation would help. Planning to buy the book so I can have a look at them. I highly recommend this book for kids and adults alike. Great message overall. And so many stories. This is a book you could pick up and put down again and again.
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, I really enjoyed these stories! They aren't original Leanne Betasamosake Simpson stories (which I also love), but her voice comes through in the retellings. Definitely recommend to anyone who likes short, humorous stories, myths, and traditional tales. This is really an invaluable resource and I hope it's on shelves in Indigenous and non-Indigenous schools, libraries, and homes everywhere.
riso_allegro's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
katiebowers's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
I really loved this collection of Anishinaabeg stories and language. This seems like a great intro book if you are looking to read more Indigenous stories - the language guides at the top of each tale really are inviting, and the seasonal stories provide a window into an Anishinaabeg worldview that is really wonderful to get to experience a little as an outsider.
tanyapoet's review
5.0
This was a book I'll remember and I'd like to re-listen to. Thank you Leanne!
katmahalia's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
4.75
I started listening to this collection of stories because I wanted something relaxing and cozy and just lovely to listen to before hopping into bed at night during these cold months. These stories were absolutely perfect. So beautifully told and the use of the Anishinaabeg language sewn throughout the stories was very thoughtfully done. There are not many books I want to buy a physical copy of after finishing the audiobook, but I will definitely keep my eye out for this one to purchase for my own bookcase.