Between Earth and Sky by Amanda Skenandore portrays a fictionalized account of the sad history of Tasunka Ota "Plenty Horses" from the Lakota tribe. In the misguided attempt to assimilate Native Americans, homes and families were destroyed. Children were uprooted from their traditions and thrust into a world that would not accept them no matter what the assimilation lessons. Evil was perpetrated purposefully, but also a tragedy was allowed to happen and enabled by those with seemingly good intentions. A powerful message.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2019/08/between-earth-and-sky.html
Reviewed for NetGalley
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2019/08/between-earth-and-sky.html
Reviewed for NetGalley
