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Image courtesy of Caitlin Press
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My people, myself
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

1996
Book > Memoir
Related School
St. Eugene's (BC)
Creators
Lawrence, Mary
Description
"For many the ’60s were a time of love, peace and experimentation. For Mary Lawrence, the Age of Aquarius was the start of a descent into hell from which she would not emerge for fifteen years.
 

Mary was put into residential school by her grandmother, who had no idea of what residential school was like. She just wanted Mary, her brothers and sisters to have a good education. At school, Mary first learned that life can be less than just. For the next thirty-odd years, she would endure life on the street, drug addiction, spousal violence, prison, and finally life-threatening illness before she would start the long climb to recovery"--publisher's website.

Subjects

Lawrence, Mary, 1950---Childhood and youth.

More Information

Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
0920576591
Statement of Responsibility
Mary Lawrence.
Publication Information
Prince George, B.C. : Caitlin Press
Physical Description
253 p. ; 21 cm
Notes
First Nations author.
Contents
1. Where am I going -- 2. Cruel years -- 3. One last tear -- 4. Twin cities -- 5. The streets of Vancouver -- 6. San Francisco, here we come -- 7. Beyond prison walls -- 8. Rocky slept here -- 9. Sleepy San Jose -- 10. A bouncing baby girl -- 11. Homeward bound -- 12. Drinking won't kill me -- 13. Standing at the crossroads -- 14. Turning point -- 15. Trudging the road -- 16. I'm home -- Epilogue.
Electronic Location and Access
Also available online (authentication may be required)
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