'Neither Wolf nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder' by Kent Nerburn follows the journey of the author, Nerburn, as he embarks on a road trip with an aging Lakota Elder named Dan. Through their travels, Dan shares his perspective on Lakota history, culture, and the impact of colonization on Native Americans. The writing style is described as a blend of storytelling and historical account, offering insights into the struggles and resilience of the Lakota people.
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The book contains high content warnings due to its discussions on racism, historical trauma, and the violence experienced by Native Americans.
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An Unforgettable Journey into the Native American Experience
Against an unflinching backdrop of 1990s reservation life and the majestic spaces of the western Dakotas, Neither Wolf nor Dog tells the story of two men, one white and one Indian, locked in their own understandings yet struggling to find a common voice. In this award-winning book, acclaimed author Kent Nerburn draws us deep into the world of a Native American elder named Dan, who leads Kent through Indian towns and down forgotten roads that swirl with the memories of the Ghost Dance and Sitting Bull. Along the way we meet a vivid cast of characters - ranging from Jumbo, a 400-pound mechanic, to Annie, an eighty-year-old Lakota woman living in a log cabin with no running water. An unlikely cross between On the Road and Black Elk Speaks , Neither Wolf nor Dog takes us past the myths and stereotypes of the Native American experience, revealing an America few ever see.
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