The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Canada • 1930s-1940s
2015
Adult
14+ years
The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir is a poignant account co-authored by Joseph Auguste Merasty and David Carpenter. The memoir details Merasty's personal experiences and challenges while attending a Canadian residential school. Through his narrative, the book sheds light on the lasting impact of these institutions on Indigenous children and their communities.
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The Education of Augie Merasty is lauded for its poignant firsthand account of the Canadian residential school experience. Reviewers praise its raw honesty and emotional impact, highlighting how it brings historical injustices to light. Some note the narrative’s brevity and occasional lack of detail, seeking deeper exploration. However, its importance as a personal testimony is widely recognized.
Readers interested in The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir would likely appreciate powerful personal narratives exploring Indigenous experiences. Fans of Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese or They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars, which delve into themes of survival and resilience, would find this memoir compelling.
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105
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Canada • 1930s-1940s
2015
Adult
14+ years
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