The novel I chose for my ISU is Medicine River written by Thomas King. The novel is set in Western Canada on a Native reserve and follows the life of a middle aged man named Will.
Thomas King, who was born in 1943, is a noted novelist and broadcaster who often writes about North American First Nations. He is an advocate of First Nations causes. He is of Greek and Cherokee descent. King moved to Canada in the 1980's and taught Native Studies at the University of Lethbridge. He also served as faculty of the University of Minnesota American Indian Studies Department.
The novel gives knowledge of the conditions and lifestyle of those on a Native Reserve.
Tristan, you have given a brief overview. What is going on in the life of Will? What makes King a credible author? How does being Cree help him in writing this novel? What do you mean he is an advocate of First Nations' causes?
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