Only Drunks And Children Tell The Truth
by Drew Hayden Taylor
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Readers appreciate the humor and emotional depth of the play, highlighting its engaging and poignant storytelling. Many find it relatable and impactful, making it a valuable read for both personal enjoyment and academic purposes. However, some feel that the play's length limits character development and a more thorough exploration of its themes.
Synopsis
This is the emotional story of a woman’s struggle to acknowledge her origins.
Grace, a Native girl adopted by a White family, is asked by her birth sister to return to the Reserve for their mother’s funeral.
Afraid of opening old wounds, Grace must find a place where the culture of her past can feed the truth of her present.
Publication
Only Drunks And Children Tell The Truth is a Canadian play written by Drew Hayden Taylor and published by Talon Books in Burnaby, B.C (1998).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9780889228030).
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3rd ed.
Talon Books · 1998 · 112 pp
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