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Image courtesy of Morningstar Mercredi
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Morningstar : a warrior's spirit
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2006
Book > Biography
Creators
Mercredi, Morningstar
Description
"A powerful and moving story of one woman s victory over abuse, poverty, and discrimination to recover her life, her self-esteem and the love of her son. Author Morningstar Mercredi is a Dene/Mťis storyteller, actress and social activist."

Subjects

Mercredi, Morningstar.

More Information

Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9781550503463; 1550503464
Statement of Responsibility
Morningstar Mercredi.
Publication Information
Regina : Coteau Books
Physical Description
iii, 181 p. ; 22 cm
Notes
First Nations author.
Contents
Gypsy spirit -- The piper -- House of horrors -- Interlude of a child -- Lost child -- Drug store baby -- Visited -- Fearing human contact -- A celestial star child -- Old habits -- The tender years -- In the mirror -- In God's time -- 'Cause you're an Indian -- On the backroads of Indian country -- A lost generation -- Grandpas Jonas journeys to the tea dance -- Street survivors -- Kindred spirits -- Empty nest -- Bear-Walker the man -- Warrior women.
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