Don't Let the Sun Step Over You: A White Mountain Apache Family Life, 1860–1975
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
368
Novel • Fiction
White Mountain, Arizona • 1860-1970s
2004
Adult
16+ years
Don't Let the Sun Step Over You: A White Mountain Apache Family Life, 1860–1975 by Eva Tulene Watt chronicles the experiences of a White Mountain Apache family over more than a century. Through personal narratives, the book provides insight into the cultural, social, and historical changes impacting the family and their community, highlighting resilience and continuity.
Informative
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Emotional
Inspirational
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Don't Let the Sun Step Over You: A White Mountain Apache Family Life, 1860–1975 by Eva Tulene Watt has been praised for its authentic portrayal of Apache culture and rich historical context. However, some critics note that its narrative style occasionally lacks fluidity. The memoir's detailed storytelling offers a compelling view of family and community resilience.
Readers interested in Native American history, memoirs, and cultural studies would enjoy Don't Let the Sun Step Over You. Fans of Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee or Louise Erdrich's works might also appreciate the personal and communal narratives within this book.
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368
Novel • Fiction
White Mountain, Arizona • 1860-1970s
2004
Adult
16+ years
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