- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: University of Nebraska Press (Feb 1 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 080322396X
- ISBN-13: 978-0803223967
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 16 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 318 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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With grace and quiet dignity, Native American activist LaDonna Harris recounts the highlights of her remarkable life. Born on a Comanche allotment in southern Oklahoma at the onset of the Depression, she defied convention by marrying Fred Harris, an ambitious white law student with a promising political future. Later, as the wife of a U.S. senator, she utilized her considerable people and campaigning skills to forge her own extraordinary career as an advocate for American Indian causes. Insisting that her own personal success has its roots in the life-sustaining Comanche values taught to her by her revered grandparents, LaDonna extols the virtues of family loyalty, communal responsibility, and respect for all persons. This brief, unpretentious autobiography provides a rare insider's glimpse into Native American culture and politics. Margaret Flanagan
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"This brief, unpretentious autobiography provides a rare insider''s glimpse into Native American culture and politics."—Booklist
(Booklist )"[A very readable autobiography"—Library Journal
(Library Journal )"Harris is considered one the country’s foremost American Indian fema (Sunday Oklahoman )
"LaDonna Harris is an American original, Oklahoman and Comanche. . . . Now, Harris describes . . . [her heritage and her contemporary leadership roles. Stockel . . . has edited Harris''s story unobtrusively; it is Harris who speaks. . . . Harris is a model for everyone. Her book is a must read for those with interests in ethnic, women, and family histories, and for political activists as well. . . . All levels."—Choice
(Choice )"This well-conceived and thoughtfully constructed work offers great insight into both the public career and private experiences of the most influential Native American women in contemporary society. Authored in a rich, conversational style, LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Life provides for the reader a colorful account of some of the more memorable moments of Harris’s very memorable life.”—West Texas Historical Association Newsletter
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The Tabbytite family farm in rural Walters, Oklahoma, was a good example of what U.S. senator Henry Laurens Dawes envisioned in the 1870s when the General Allotment Act that he sponsored began to take shape in Congress. Read the first page
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A good book well worth picking up.,
By Mario Tijerina (Casa Grande, Arizona) - See all my reviews
This review is from: LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Life (Hardcover)
The content of this book reflects an important time in the history of the United States. "LaDonna Harris, A Comanche Life" discusses issues ranging from racism to the evolution of women through their emerging role in politics during the 1950's and 60's. LaDonna lends the reader an account of her involvement on paramount issues during a tumultuous time of change in American culture. As I read this book, I thought about Jonathan Kozol's book entitled "Savage Inequalities" only to contemplate the question, "Are minorities really better off now?"As a university professor of multicultual education, I will definitely add "LaDonna Harris, A Comanche Life" to my book list for students to read.
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LaDonna Harris - a Comanche and Global Citizen!,
By Michael Chapman - Published on Amazon.com
LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Life - proves to be an extraordinary quasi-autobiographical story - in many respects, this book pays tribute to the time-honored oral traditions of Native people. Harris works with Stockel and shares her story in a compassionate and compelling manner. She amply demonstrates that you can become a global citizen by using your tribal values as a compass on the the local, national and international frontiers. This book documents her Comanche up-bringing and pays tribute to those values that prove to be essential to her life's triumphs. Harris has proven herself in many sectors, though Stockel focuses primarily on her role in Indian Country, so the reader doesn't get to fully appreciate the impact she has had on the women's, environmental and third party political movements in America. This is a compelling story that celebrates a life that touched several generations and societies. I strongly recommend this book, for it tells a story of an extraordinary life! 4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good book well worth picking up.,
By Mario Tijerina - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Life (Hardcover)
The content of this book reflects an important time in the history of the United States. "LaDonna Harris, A Comanche Life" discusses issues ranging from racism to the evolution of women through their emerging role in politics during the 1950's and 60's. LaDonna lends the reader an account of her involvement on paramount issues during a tumultuous time of change in American culture. As I read this book, I thought about Jonathan Kozol's book entitled "Savage Inequalities" only to contemplate the question, "Are minorities really better off now?"As a university professor of multicultual education, I will definitely add "LaDonna Harris, A Comanche Life" to my book list for students to read.
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Fascinating Woman; Easy read,
By Student - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Life (Paperback)
Great information in preparation for meeting this completely fascinating woman. A great look into the soul and work of a true warrior; very inspirational.
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