A Yellow Raft In Blue Water by Michael Dorris

A Yellow Raft in Blue Water by Michael Dorris

Begin with fifteen-year-old Rayona, adrift on the uncertain waters of youth and mixed heritage, searching with quiet intensity for a place to anchor her identity. Her poignant quest resonates with a universal ache for belonging, yet it opens a passage into a deeper, more complex family current. Follow the narrative as it flows backward in time, revealing the turbulent life of Rayona’s mother, Christine—a woman whose vibrancy is shadowed by fierce secrets and compromises. Go deeper still, into the stoic past of grandmother Ida, the keeper of stories and pains that form the bedrock of their shared legacy. Michael Dorris masterfully unravels the intricate, often heart-wrenching threads that bind these three generations of Native American women. A Yellow Raft in Blue Water allows readers to feel the persistent weight of unspoken histories, the subtle echoes of betrayal, and the profound strength drawn from even the most fractured bonds. It's an intimate, deeply moving exploration of identity, resilience, and the tenacious, enduring power of love that somehow survives profound loss, leaving a lasting sense of connection to the unbreakable spirit passed between mothers and daughters.

Why You’ll Love This Book

You'll be deeply moved by the poignant, interwoven stories of three generations of Native American women. You'll appreciate the masterful narrative structure that reveals family secrets and deepens understanding as it moves back in time. You'll connect with the universal themes of identity, belonging, resilience, and the complex, enduring power of family bonds.