Overview
However, in a spiral of events, Darrelās mother turned wild and unstable, and their home life became chaotic. Sweet and innocent by nature, Darrel struggled to maintain his grades and pursue an interest in music while changing homes many times, witnessing violence, caring for his younger siblings and suffering abuse at the hands of his surrogate father. Meanwhile, his siblingās gender transition provoked Darrel to deeply question his own sexual identity.
The fractured narrative of Mamaskatch mirrors Berthaās attempts to reckon with the trauma and abuse she faced in her own life, and captures an intensely moving portrait of a family of strong personalities, deep ties, and the shared history that both binds and haunts them.
Beautifully written, honest, and thought-provoking, Mamaskatchātitled for the Cree word used as a response to dreams sharedāis ultimately an uplifting account of overcoming personal and societal obstacles. In spite of the traumas of Darrelās childhood, deep and mysterious forces handed down by his mother helped him survive and thrive: her love and strength stayed with him to build the foundation of what would come to be a very fulfilling and adventurous life.
This book title, Mamaskatch (A Cree Coming of Age), ISBN: 9781571313874, by Darrel J. McLeod, published by Milkweed Editions (June 11, 2019) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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