Thistle Jesse - From The Ashes My Story Of Being Indigenous Homeless And Finding My Way - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This #1 internationally bestselling and award - winning memoir about overcoming trauma prejudice and addiction by a M tis - Cree author as he struggles to find a way back to himself and his Indigenous culture is an illuminating inside account of homelessness a study of survival and freedom (Amanda Lindhout bestselling coauthor of A House in the Sky). Abandoned by his parents as a toddler Jesse Thistle and his two brothers were cut off from all they knew when they were placed in the foster care system. Eventually placed with their paternal grandparents the children often clashed with their tough - love attitude. Worse the ghost of Jesse's drug - addicted father seemed to haunt the memories of every member of the family. Soon Jesse succumbed to a self - destructive cycle of drug and alcohol addiction and petty crime resulting in more than a decade living on and off the streets. Facing struggles many of us cannot even imagine Jesse knew he would die unless he turned his life around. Through sheer perseverance and newfound love he managed to find his way back into the loving embrace of his Indigenous culture and family. Now in this heart - wrenching and triumphant memoir Jesse Thistle honestly and fearlessly divulges his painful past the abuse he endured and the tragic truth about his parents. An eloquent exploration of the dangerous impact of prejudice and racism From the Ashes is ultimately a celebration of love and a story of courage and resilience certain to strike a chord with readers from many backgrounds (Library Journal).
Title: From The Ashes My Story Of Being Indigenous Homeless And Finding My Way
Author(s): Thistle Jesse
Publisher: Atria Books
Barcode: 9781982182946
Pages: 368 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 6/8/2021
Category: Memoirs