I was assigned to read this book for a Native American Cultures class and when I first opened it, I was astonished it had even been published. First, there were more than a few editing mistakes. It was almost as if the book had never seen a editor at all! Second, the way the author writes portrays a feeling of anger and blame when addressing the stereotypes Native Americans face. While totally justified, this tone, especially for the target audience of white individuals, makes the reader feel attacked, almost as if the author is blaming the reader for perpetuating the stereotypes in the first place. The book still makes good points and brings important topics to light, but the overall tone and simple editing mistakes leads to an unenjoyable read. ( )

An easy-to-read overview of the misinformation that's out there about Native Americans. ( )