Michael Dorris | Historical Fiction

A Yellow Raft In Blue Water by Michael Dorris

Name: A Yellow Raft In Blue Water by Michael Dorris
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0-446-38787-8
Price: 18.00 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780446387873

A Yellow Raft In Blue Water by Michael Dorris

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Book Specifications

Format: Paperback
Condition: Good
Publisher: Warner Books (1988)
Length: 372 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
ISBN: 9780446387873
LCCN: 87027768
OCLC: 16901413

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A Multi-Generational Native American Saga of Three Women, Montana Reservations, and Secrets

Fifteen-year-old Rayona, born to a Native American mother and Black father, moves between Seattle and the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana. Seeking stability after her mother Christine is hospitalized, Rayona takes a job at a nearby state park, attempting to establish her independence.

The novel shifts back in time through three generations, revealing the life of Rayona's mother, Christine, and her stoic grandmother, Ida. Across decades of hardship, family silence, and reservation life, each woman recounts her perspective, exposing hidden histories and maternal sacrifices.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Michael Dorris delivers a moving multi-generational novel told through three distinct female voices. Blending reservation realism with emotional depth, this American classic is essential reading for fans of Louise Erdrich, Barbara Kingsolver, and Joy Harjo.

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