Richard Wagamese Selected
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A new curated collection of Richard Wagamese's short writings.
Richard Wagamese Books
October 14, 1955 – March 10, 2017
Richard Wagamese was one of Canada's foremost Native authors and storytellers. His work delves into the profound psychological and spiritual aspects of life, often emphasizing themes of healing and the search for identity. Wagamese masterfully weaves together traditional Indigenous wisdom with contemporary issues, creating narratives that are both compelling and reflective. His distinctive voice resonates with readers through a powerful and evocative writing style.
One Drum
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A posthumous volume of stories and ceremonies-and a fitting tribute to Richard Wagamese's spiritual and literary legacy.
Indian Horse
- 188 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Saul Indian Horse has hit bottom. His last binge almost killed him, and now he's a reluctant resident in a treatment centre for alcoholics, surrounded by people he's sure will never understand him. But Saul wants peace, and he grudgingly comes to see that he'll find it only through telling his story. With him, readers embark on a journey back through the life he's led as a northern Ojibway, with all its joys and sorrows. With compassion and insight, author Richard Wagamese traces through his fictional characters the decline of a culture and a cultural way. For Saul, taken forcibly from the land and his family when he's sent to residential school, salvation comes for a while through his incredible gifts as a hockey player. But in the harsh realities of 1960s Canada, he battles obdurate racism and the spirit-destroying effects of cultural alienation and displacement. Indian Horse unfolds against the bleak loveliness of northern Ontario, all rock, marsh, bog and cedar. Wagamese writes with a spare beauty, penetrating the heart of a remarkable Ojibway man.
This book serves as an excellent introduction for newcomers to Wagamese's work while also being essential for longtime fans. It highlights the universal themes and profound insights that characterize his writing, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in impactful literature.
Set in the dramatic landscape of the BC Interior, 16 year-old Franklin Starlight is called to visit his father, Eldon, a man he barely knows. The rare moments they have shared trouble Frank, but, he answers the call, a son's duty to a father. He finds Eldon dying of liver failure after years of heavy drinking. Eldon asks his son to take him into the mountains, so he may be buried in the traditional Ojibway manner.
The collection features two novellas by Richard Wagamese, focusing on the journeys of young artists striving for a brighter future. In "Him Standing," the narrative explores personal growth and resilience, while "The Next Sure Thing" delves into the pursuit of dreams and the challenges faced along the way. Through these interconnected tales, Wagamese highlights themes of hope, ambition, and the transformative power of creativity.
Als der dreijährige Garnet Raven seiner indianischen Familie weggenommen wird, beginnt für ihn eine Odyssee durch Pflegefamilien, die Jahre später wegen Drogenbesitzes im Gefängnis endet. Dort findet ihn nach zwanzig Jahren vergeblicher Suche sein Bruder. Nach der Entlassung kehrt Garnet zum Stamm der Ojibwa-Indianer zurück und lernt nach und nach im Einklang mit sich und seiner Umwelt zu leben. Der Hüter der zeremoniellen Handtrommel, der schon ein Freund seines Großvaters war, steht ihm dabei zur Seite.
