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Truth And Reconciliation
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Only Drunks And Children Tell The Truth
by Drew Hayden Taylor
What readers are saying
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.
Humorous and engaging storytelling Poignant and relatable themes Strong example of social exploration Could benefit from longer format
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
Publisher Talon Books
Year 1998
Binding Paperback
Edition 3rd ed.
Pages 112
Place Burnaby, B.C
Language English
ISBN-13 9780889223844
ISBN-10 088922384X
eISBN-13 9780889228030
LCCN 98162117
LCC PR9199.3.T35 O5 1998
DCC 812/.54
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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