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27 śmierci Toby'ego Obeda
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While reading this book, I was shocked to realize how little I knew of Canada and its complicated history. Everything I read about was shocking and new to me, and I am glad to have found this book, though not happy as nothing in this non-fiction is close to happiness.
The treatment of the First Nations over two hundred years and graphic depisction of boarding schools created in the 19th century in order to separate children from indigenous nations and rid them of their heritage, language, family bonds and future through appaling cruelty and abuse applied by the state and the church, could not leave me indifferent.
Ms Gierak-Onoszko, is a journalist who spent two years in Canada and who wanted to write about this country but not the colourful version that smells of resin. She was planning to learn about the origins of Canada. She managed to contact tens of victims of boarding schools who agreed to talk to her and who trusted her enough to tell her their terrifying accounts of events that scarred them for ever despite the fact that they occurred decades ago. The children were abused and deprived of dignity only because they belonged to the people who had lived in North America for thousands of years and were perceived as humans of lower category.
Reading this book was a painful experience for me, there were moments when I had to take a break and read something light ... Still, not finding this book would have been a mistake ...
I just thought that rating this book should suffice, no review is needed ...
Coincidentally, I have just started The Orenda ...
The treatment of the First Nations over two hundred years and graphic depisction of boarding schools created in the 19th century in order to separate children from indigenous nations and rid them of their heritage, language, family bonds and future through appaling cruelty and abuse applied by the state and the church, could not leave me indifferent.
Ms Gierak-Onoszko, is a journalist who spent two years in Canada and who wanted to write about this country but not the colourful version that smells of resin. She was planning to learn about the origins of Canada. She managed to contact tens of victims of boarding schools who agreed to talk to her and who trusted her enough to tell her their terrifying accounts of events that scarred them for ever despite the fact that they occurred decades ago. The children were abused and deprived of dignity only because they belonged to the people who had lived in North America for thousands of years and were perceived as humans of lower category.
Reading this book was a painful experience for me, there were moments when I had to take a break and read something light ... Still, not finding this book would have been a mistake ...
I just thought that rating this book should suffice, no review is needed ...
Coincidentally, I have just started The Orenda ...
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Apr 21, 2021 03:02PM
Such an interesting review, Beata. Sadly, whites treated indigenous people abominably just about everywhere. What you wrote of the boarding schools is similar to what was done to Aboriginal children in Australia. I can see why this would have been painful to read. Thank you for sharing your review :)
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And as a Canadian, I am continually shocked by the treatment of the Indigenous, Japanese, African Canadians and other minorities. Thanks for the review. Let me know what you think of "The Orenda"
Beata, I commend you for your commitment to exploring these painful issues. Too often I shy away from learning too many of the details. Great review on a tough subject.
I'm from Canada and yes we did treat our First Nations horribly...nothing to be proud of. I'm glad you read the book. There are a couple of books like this one I hope to read soon.
Excellent review, Beata. From head to toe of the Americas the the tragic treatment of the natives was repeated. But Canada is luckily a different country today; beautiful as always and with great people! I've visited Toronto and took the train to visit Quebec City for a day :).
Jenna wrote: "Such an interesting review, Beata. Sadly, whites treated indigenous people abominably just about everywhere. What you wrote of the boarding schools is similar to what was done to Aboriginal childre..."Thank you, Jenna :)) Terrible things happened everywhere, for me it's vital that any harm done is at least admitted ... The Canadians seem to have found a way to accept the atrocities and ask for forgiveness .. One of the most interesting things I learnt was that the white people shouldn't adopt anything that belongs to the First Nations heritage, for instance, art or tatoos with symbols which belong to their history .. This gave me an insight into how fragile these issues are ...
Ian wrote: "And as a Canadian, I am continually shocked by the treatment of the Indigenous, Japanese, African Canadians and other minorities. Thanks for the review. Let me know what you think of "The Orenda""Thank you, Ian ... I admire how the Canadians found the way to resolve the sensitive issues of the past ... Not everything has been settled fully, but you're working on it ... The worst act for me is to deny, deny, deny .... I've wanted to read The Orenda for years ...
Barbara K wrote: "Beata, I commend you for your commitment to exploring these painful issues. Too often I shy away from learning too many of the details. Great review on a tough subject."Thank you, Barbara .... I've read books on the atrocities committed over the centuries, yes, but I was left in the dark regarding the suffering of The First Nations in Canada ... I know not too much of this beautiful country, and I think this book was the first book on the subject but not the last one ... I always repeat that for me reading about the dark past is like paying respect to the victims ..
Sounds a very difficult read Beata. It’s always good to learn more about another country 😊
Farrah wrote: "Heartbreaking subject."It is, Farrah, the good thing is it's the past ...
Orhan wrote: "Excellent review, Beata. From head to toe of the Americas the the tragic treatment of the natives was repeated. But Canada is luckily a different country today; beautiful as always and with great p..."Thank you, Orhan :)) No denying the country is beautiful, what's more important is that the people of Canada want to heal the wounds ... Never been to Canada, but I may add this country to my list of the places to visit :) I'm sure you have grand memories of the stay :)
A fine review Beata .......... sounds like a seriously uncomfortable read. I knew nothing about these events in Canada.
Thoughtful review on some more dark pages in history, Beata. I didn't like Boyden's novel much as a novel, but was also shocked reading how First Nations children were separated from their parents in Through Black Spruce - and to hear such practices went on until 1970...
Sandra wrote: "Sounds a very difficult read Beata. It’s always good to learn more about another country 😊"Thank you, Sandra :))
Richard wrote: "A fine review Beata .......... sounds like a seriously uncomfortable read. I knew nothing about these events in Canada."Thnak you, Richard :)) Yes, the book was an eye-opening experience for me ...
Ilse wrote: "Thoughtful review on some more dark pages in history, Beata. I didn't like Boyden's novel much as a novel, but was also shocked reading how First Nations children were separated from their parents ..."Thank you, Ilse ... To acknowledge the abuse took even longer ... I'll add the book you mention, thank you :)
Great review Beata, another example of the appalling treatment of indigenous people.
Hard to find the words Beata - an eye opening review 🌺
As I said before, Beata, your excellent reviews teach me such a lot. The world needs people like you who are prepared to face these terrible things of the past so that we don't forget them, and we can try not to repeat them.
It’s often the case that a country’s history surprises us, sometimes in a bad way, great review Beata 😊
Mark wrote: "Great review Beata, another example of the appalling treatment of indigenous people."Thank you, Mark ...
Ceecee wrote: "Hard to find the words Beata - an eye opening review 🌺"Thank you, Ceecee ...
J.C. wrote: "As I said before, Beata, your excellent reviews teach me such a lot. The world needs people like you who are prepared to face these terrible things of the past so that we don't forget them, and we ..."Thank you, Jeanne ... Acknowledging is the hardest part, denying is the easiest ...
Maureen wrote: "It’s often the case that a country’s history surprises us, sometimes in a bad way, great review Beata 😊"Maureen, thank you :)
Terrific review! Glad you enjoyed it. 🏖
Mary Beth wrote: "Terrific review! Glad you enjoyed it. 🏖"Thank you, Mary Beth :))
I am glad this book was written and I am impressed with your spot-on review! Sadly the First Nations people are not treated much better today.
Morgan wrote: "I am glad this book was written and I am impressed with your spot-on review! Sadly the First Nations people are not treated much better today."Thank you, Morgan ... The problems are still there, Morgan, let's just hope the victims receive any assistance possible ...
