"My Place Among Them" by J. Stanion
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Found alive after the massacre at Wounded Knee, twelve-year-old John Iron Horse is determined not to end up like so many others of his people. Then he learns the motto of the school he’s required to attend: “Kill the Indian, save the man.”
Carter Heath teaches in the government-run educational system and knows there’s more to his position than what’s happening in his classroom. He’ll soon learn that, in bureaucracy, politics, money, and ulterior motives are always intertwined.
Can the bond between an extraordinary student and a dedicated teacher survive in a world that pits red man against white?
- Listing ID: 25463
- Author's Name: J Stanion
- Your Email Address: jstanion1890@gmail.com
- URL of the book's purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/My-Place-Among-Them-Stanion-ebook/dp/B0C7FFJLK7/
- Genre: Historical Fiction
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Awards, reviews, press releases, and other relevant information:
2024 Silver Medal Global Book Award for Cultural Heritage Fiction
2024 Pencraft Award for Best Book for Fiction - Cultural
Finalist, 2023 Laramie Book Awards novel competition for Americana Western Fiction
Finalist, 2023 Goethe Book Awards novel competition for Post-1750s Historical Fiction
2023 BREW Fiction Book Excellence Awards for Political Fiction of the Year
2023 NYC Big Book Award Winner for Cultural Heritage
2023 Outstanding Creator Awards Top 25 Ranked Non-Fiction Books
Second Place, 2023 Incipere Book Award for Historical Clean category
2023 HFC "Highly Recommended" 5-Star Award
2023 Readers' Choice 5 Stars Highly Recommended Award
Reviews:
"My Place Among Them by J. Stanion is a beautiful story of resilience . . . that will move readers, and it is enhanced with the inclusion of pictures from the author's family. . . . Readers will find [the prose] easy to understand, and the style of writing combined with the plot line creates excellent pacing. . . . This book looks closely at the wrongs that many indigenous people . . . suffered at the hands of white bureaucracy. It is certainly difficult to address, but Stanion does so in a way that makes the reader feel as though it is getting the recognition and acknowledgment that it should receive in an honest way. . . .
"The beautiful story told within My Place Among Them, combined with the in-depth research and beautiful prose of the author, earns this book a five out of five rating. It is incredibly well done, and Stanion has . . . created a touching novel that [does] . . . indigenous history justice. Readers of all walks, not just those who enjoy historical fiction, will find My Place Among Them to be a worthwhile read." -The Historical Fiction Company Five-Star Review, Highly Recommended
Harmonyroadsouth - Amazon - With beautiful prose, J. Stanion delivers a powerful story of the tragic treatment of Native Americans at the turn of the twentieth century. Based upon her great-grandfather's journal while teaching at multiple reservation schools, the story alternates between Carter Heath's travels and that of his dear student, John Iron Horse. With great attention to historic/landscape/agricultural detail, Stanion offers deep emotional insights for each hero and adds perspective to the abominable tragedy of manifest destiny. Not only were Native Americans lied to, their land stolen, their culture robbed, but beyond that, Stanion puts words to a more insidious travesty: Either accept the white man’s way or disappear in destitution. At its core, this is a survival story about the impossible choices thrust upon John Iron Horse and the heartbreaking efforts of one man who tries to help him. Authentic and deeply moving.
Oriette - Amazon UK - The story starts with the build up to the horrendous massacre at Wounded Knee and the survival against the odds of John Iron Horse. He is raised in a harsh but simplistic life on an Indian reservation, following traditional ways that pass down the generations. His first teacher and mentor, Carter Heath, becomes a lifelong friend and they are both a source of support to the other. The greed of those in power and their rules soon interfere with his family life and he must carve out his place in the white mans world. Interwoven is the story of family, friendships, love and honour, care and compassion. A truly thought provoking story.
Five Stars Book Reviewer - GoodReads - My Place Among Them is a compelling narrative that resonates deeply, creating a profound emotional investment in its characters. Its spiritual undertones elicit introspective sentiments and advocate for the adoption of humanistic principles. This novel is an excellent choice for those drawn to historic, culturally vibrant narratives emanating from authentic human struggles. Both heartwarming and enlightening, My Place Among Them is a genuinely captivating read! - Do you offer a free book copy to interested readers?: Please contact me to discuss.
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