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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