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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian - Episode 1

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian - Episode 1

Update: 2023-12-01
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In this episode Sarah, Meredith, Kim, and Ashley discuss their first impressions of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part time Indian by Sherman Alexis. As usual, the conversation veers off topic as the girls joke about murder mystery memoirs and traveling with cats. Other topics discussed include implicit bias, oppression, colonialism, racism, and micro aggressions. 


This book is critically acclaimed and has appeared on the annual list of frequently challenged books since 2008. It became the most frequently challenged book from 2010 – 2019. Most of the controversy is based in how the book describes alcoholism, poverty, bullying, violence, and sexuality.  


Discussion Points: 



  • Murder mysteries 

  • Memoirs 

  • Adapting to unspoken rules

  • Traveling with Cats

  • Micro-aggressions 

  • Racism  

  • Oppression 

  • Colonialism 

  • Stereotypes 

  • Reservations 

  • Implicit bias 


 Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: 


Book Interrupted


Book Interrupted YouTube Channel


Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group


The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 


Fun Home by Alison Bechdel


6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon


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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian - Episode 1

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian - Episode 1

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