Scratching River

Published
Apr 2022
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
Pages
184

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Scratching River braids the voices of mother, brother, sister, ancestor, and river to create a story about environmental, personal, and collective healing.

This memoir revolves around a search for home for the author's older brother, who is both autistic and schizophrenic, and an unexpected emotional journey that led to acceptance, understanding and, ultimately, reconciliation. Michelle Porter brings together the oral history of a Métis ancestor, studies of river morphology, and news clippings about abuse her older brother endured at a rural Alberta group home to tell a tale about love, survival, and hope. This book is a voice in your ear, urging you to explore your own braided histories and relationships.

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First Edition Apr 2022 Wilfrid Laurier University Press ISBN 1771125454
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Apr 2022 -- Not Selected ISBN B09X21FLXT
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