A review by mizpurplest
Miracle Country by Kendra Atleework

4.0

Atleework's writing is lyrical and flowingly beautiful while telling a haunting story about loss and systematic genocide and destruction. The contrast between the writing and the history is dramatic, but her personal story, despite its own tragedy, is hopeful and inspiring, encouraging her reader's interest in this fascinating and disturbing narrative while gently, emotionally pushing for change. I came away feeling incredibly depressed about the harm done in the name of "progress" and against indigenous peoples, and simultaneously invested in learning more about the history this country has tried to suppress. If we can learn more about our history, perhaps we can choose differently for our future.