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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West Audiobook
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Immediately recognized as a revelatory and enormously controversial book since its first publication in 1971, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is universally recognized as one of those rare books that forever changes the way its subject is perceived.
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is Dee Brown’s classic, eloquent, meticulously documented account of the systematic destruction of the American Indian during the second half of the nineteenth century. Using council records, autobiographies, and firsthand descriptions, Brown allows great chiefs and warriors of the Dakota, Ute, Sioux, Cheyenne, and other tribes to tell us in their own words of the series of battles, massacres, and broken treaties that finally left them and their people demoralized and decimated.
A unique and disturbing narrative told with force and clarity, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee changed forever our vision of how the West was won—and lost. It tells a story that should not be forgotten and so must be retold from time to time.
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"Sad book I read some years ago. The most hearbreaking words come from the mlitary men as you get unvarnished truth of the brutality that was done. "
— Chris (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Grover Gardner is an exceptional narrator…He carries a reading along without artifice, making for a smooth listening experience….His able, clear pronunciation of Native American names makes them seem commonplace, with no hesitation or awkwardness. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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“Original, remarkable, and finally heartbreaking…Impossible to put down.”
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“Shattering, appalling, compelling…One wonders…who indeed were the savages.”
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“Fascinating and painful.”
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“A first-rate account—strongly and ardently written.”
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“The Indian wars were shown to be the dirty murders they were.”
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“Though Hollywood and penny dreadfuls portrayed Indians as red devils who launched unprovoked attacks on innocent homesteaders, Brown’s research shows that the opposite is closer to the truth…An essential purchase.”
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“Mind-blowing…It’s all about the history that we aren’t taught. And the whole idea of spirituality that we’re not taught either, even though it’s a huge part of who we are.”
— Steve Earle, singer, songwriter, and author
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
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An AudioFile Best Audiobook of the Year in 2010
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An Audie Award Finalist
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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" <br/>If you're already considering blowing your brains out, then just put this book on the back burner for a while. "
— Dav8d777, 5/21/2011 -
" This is a hard book to read and not feel a great deal of shame. I think it is an important book that every person should read. "
— Diane, 5/13/2011 -
" I read this when it first came out. I did a lot to shape my view of the country we live in. Great book. Ugly history. "
— Dougzilla, 5/9/2011 -
" A eye opening story of some truths and some lies about the Native Americans. "
— Pamela, 4/20/2011 -
" This edition has additional articles not in original version and many illustrations and photos that really enhance this classic "
— Michael, 4/16/2011 -
" Amazing, enthralling, totally depressing... couldn't put it down. "
— J.C., 4/14/2011
About Dee Brown
Dorris Alexander “Dee” Brown (1908–2002), born in Alberta, Louisiana, grew up in Arkansas, where he became friends with Native Americans. He worked as a reporter in Harrison, Arkansas, before becoming a teacher and librarian. He is the author of over twenty-five books on the American West and the Civil War.
About Grover Gardner
Julie McKay is a voice talent and audiobook narrator. She has a degree in music and a background in classical theater. As an actor, she has worked at Shakespeare festivals and regional theaters across the country as well as off-Broadway in New York.