And so begins an illuminating journey both backward and forward in time, following the strange passage of a powerful yet delicate instrument, and revealing the extraordinary lives it has touched and defined.Ĭompelling and unforgettable, Louise Erdrich's Painted Drum explores the often-fraught relationship between mothers and daughters, the strength of family, and the intricate rhythms of grief with all the grace, wit, and startling beauty that characterizes this acclaimed author's finest work. While appraising the estate of a New Hampshire family descended from a North Dakota Indian agent, Faye Travers is startled to discover a rare moose skin and cedar drum fashioned long ago by an Ojibwe artisan. From the author of the National Book Award Winner The Round House, Louise Erdrichs breathtaking, lyrical novel of a priceless Ojibwe artifact and the effect it has had on those who have come into contact with it over the years. Compelling and unforgettable, bestselling author Louise Erdrichs Painted Drum explores the often fraught relationship between mothers and daughters, the. I look forward to reading her other books. I absolutely love the author's style and truly appreciate her depth of knowledge and experience as a First Nation woman.

Erdrich draws us into her exquisitely detailed world effortlessly.Hard to believe, but Erdrich. Beautifully written intergenerational tale interwoven with First Nation tradition, lore and the realities of modern Native life. With fearlessness and humility, in a narrative that flows more artfully than ever between destruction and rebirth, Erdrich has opened herself to possibilities beyond what we merely see-to the dead alive and busy, to the breath of trees and the souls of wolves-and inspires readers to open their hearts to these mysteries as well.'- Washington Post Book Worldįrom the author of the National Book Award Winner The Round House, Louise Erdrich's breathtaking, lyrical novel of a priceless Ojibwe artifact and the effect it has had on those who have come into contact with it over the years. The Painted Drum does not just prompts some difficult questions in the field of Aboriginal Studies, but also to those interested in exploring their own cultures prompting one to reflect upon which and how artifacts influences their own knowledge, identity and societies. By: Louise Erdrich Narrated by: Anna Fields Critic Reviews.

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