Description:
A deeply personal story, written with humor and honesty, this book is a testimony to the ability of one individual to change the course of history through hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to social justice.
Brief description: Ada Deer (Menominee), Distinguished Lecturer Emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, remains an activist for American Indian rights. Ada is a 2019 National Native American Hall of Fame Inductee.
Review Quotes: "This well-written autobiography of a leader in the fight for Native American rights offers valuable insights into Native experiences in the latter half of the twentieth century and Ada Deer's perceptive personal insights. A welcome addition to the growing library of Native American biographies--highly recommended."--R. David Edmunds, coauthor of The People: A History of Native America