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23-NOV-2011

Day 23. A book you've been reading.

I am finding this book horrifying history and have had to set it aside for a while.


Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by American writer Dee Brown is a history of Native Americans in the American West in the late nineteenth century. He describes the people's displacement through forced relocations and years of warfare waged by the United States federal government. It was first published in 1970 to generally strong reviews, although scholars criticized it on several grounds. Published at a time of increasing American Indian activism, the book was on the bestseller list for more than a year. Translated into 17 languages, the book has never gone out of print.

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Dave Hawkins08-Jan-2012 18:18
Horrifying indeed, America has many shameful pieces of history, and this could be our biggest V
Jola Dziubinska29-Nov-2011 00:59
Will have to read it, it's a very interesting subject to me. Very fine presentation. V.
Maaike Huizer28-Nov-2011 09:40
Excellent presentation.
We should not forget!
Brenda24-Nov-2011 19:43
Love how you staged this photo. The monochromatic treatment lends itself to the somber subject. V
Guest 24-Nov-2011 13:14
Superb composition, a bit mysterious for me !!!
Dawn McKenzie-Wykes24-Nov-2011 07:03
Don't think I will be adding that to my list.. my piles too high..(lol) excellent photo.
Guest 24-Nov-2011 01:40
It is still happening today. All over the world.
Máire Uí Mhaicín23-Nov-2011 23:15
You have created a wonderful still life for this theme, very striking in its forceful thematic content.
Karen Stuebing23-Nov-2011 22:58
Makes a great still life with the knife and rifle. The toning really suits this. It is a good book.
Guest 23-Nov-2011 21:43
Nice book and great presentation Sheila! V
Mairéad23-Nov-2011 21:36
It's important that we read books like this and learn lessons from history.
A very well put together image.
Janet Donnelly23-Nov-2011 20:58
I have always felt deeply ashamed of my country's treatment of Native Americans, both historically and even today. Your image is a stern reminder of all the pain and suffering.
Guest 23-Nov-2011 20:24
A well-contrived composition, Sheila. I am aware of this book, and a similar events have been repeated in so many other places, including Australia.
Susan Leigh23-Nov-2011 20:22
Wow, a very thought provoking Image, disturbing and intriguing.
Really adds a lot of 'weight' to the book, very much so.
Colin Storey23-Nov-2011 20:15
Superbly composed image of this book that sounds like a must read, its going on my kindle very soon.
Mary Terry23-Nov-2011 19:56
A very sad chapter of American history. Wonderful, expressive image. V
Johnny JAG23-Nov-2011 19:29
Powerful stuff, both the book and the image.
larose forest photos23-Nov-2011 18:49
A classic book, and a superb composition. V
Janice Dunn23-Nov-2011 17:39
That looks too sad for me to read... It's amazing how a lot of history was hidden by lies and cover-ups in many countries.
borisalex23-Nov-2011 16:42
Yes...the Outback!
Cindi Smith23-Nov-2011 16:42
Yes, history can be brutal. I've read this one. Quite compelling and can be disturbing as well. A good read, nonetheless.
Guest 23-Nov-2011 16:38
Beautiful composition of this documentary! ~V
J. Scott Coile23-Nov-2011 16:34
It is a good read. Well presented too Sheila.
Phillip Normanton23-Nov-2011 16:25
Lovely muted colours! I have a knife like that somewhere... :o)
Guest 23-Nov-2011 14:57
Excellent shot. V.
laine23-Nov-2011 13:26
I like how you set this one up...also a great choice of book
Stephanie23-Nov-2011 11:38
Lovely monochrome image Sheila!
Bob White23-Nov-2011 11:08
A very nicely composed image full of interest
Photo.Keely23-Nov-2011 09:56
Nice evocative image! V.
Ann...23-Nov-2011 09:46
I'm sure that it is a very thought provoking read. I love the tones you have used here.
shatterbug23-Nov-2011 09:45
Nicely composed shot, and terrific tones too! I probably should read this book..