Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth Paperback – January 1, 1998

I started this book. It's day two and I'm almost finished. What a page turner-laugh, cry, and get an education in one book on the Native People's culture. I now want to read the play that proceeds this one.

Mixed blood Ojibwe writer Drew Hayden Taylor touches the heart with this two act play which relates the pain and grief resulting from government programs in which Indian children were virtually stolen from their parents to be adopted by non-natives.The plot revolves around the newly found relationship of long-separated sisters who have been reunited; one from the reservation and the other an urban raised attorney. A short play of pathos and humor, the characters are very alive and will remain in the reader's memoryThis reader found herself hoping to have an opportunity to see the play performed someday.

A great story that provides a very human story about the 60's Scoop rather than a glut of statistics. I taught this play with a class of Grade 12 College level students, and it provoked a lot of interest and very deep discussions.

Very incite full,well written and timely. One of the best I've read about Native search for identity. Tonto's soliloquy is unforgettable.

We use this in our Grade 12 English course. The learners want more of Drew Hayden Taylor. This is a definite favourite. The novel arrived very quickly.

Fast and excellent