Extended Summary - The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian: Based On The Book By Sherman Alexie

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY SHERMAN ALEXIE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Black-Eye-of-the-Month Club

Losing Oscar

Powwow and Comic Books

The Geometry Book

Forgiveness and a Secret

Leaving the Rez

Acceptance and a New Friend

Sister's Dream and a New Life

Love and Loss

Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie, tells the story of Junior, a teenager growing up on the Spokane Indian reservation. Born with medical issues, he decides to leave the rez to attend an all-white high school. This decision forces him to navigate the complexities of identity and belonging as he feels like he is "half Indian" in one world and "half white" in the other. He faces challenges such as poverty, racism, and the struggle to reconcile his heritage with his desire for a better life. Through humor and wit, Junior confronts difficult issues and uses drawing as an outlet. The book explores themes of identity, friendship, loss, and the power of hope.

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Release date

Audiobook: 24 January 2025