Ishi in Two Worlds: A Biography of the Last Wild Indian in North America Audiobook

" sad but well written book mandatory for all califonians. "

" A fascinating and troubling look at early anthropology. Of interest to SFF fans who may not know this: Theodora Kroeber was Usula LeGuin's mother. "

" Classic and a must-read for anyone studying native peoples of California or North America. "

" I love this book. An important part of California's human history, kindly told by the wife of the academic who befriended and helped Ishi. "

" Very informative and makes you wonder just how diferent people were treated then and still are treated today. Sometimes confusing "

" Unbelievable. This was real. Reading it I had such empathy for Ishi the human, it was beyond the abstract cultural clash. "

" Great true story. "

" Important, historical story of the US and Native Americans. Heartbreaker but also provides comfort thru Ishi's humanity. "

" Only read the first half, mostly because of the writing style. It's hard to get through, as the audience is clearly anthropologists and not a high school student. If the writing style had been different, I probably would have finished it, as the topic is interesting. "

" It's not that there's anything wrong with it... but I was expecting the whole book to be a biography of Ishi. The first half is just background history of native Americans in the California area. "

" Very detailed, informative, poignant, and heart-breaking account of a brilliant and admirable man. "

" I read this book 3 times and each time I gained a new perspective on culture, both western and indigenous. "

" hard to put down once started, unfortunate demise of a national treasure and a lost people, who survived living off the land "

" This is truly a must-read TRUE story about an Indian's grace, intelligence and wisdom. Moving beyond belief and written with the most heart-breaking compassion. Loved, loved this true story. "

" From a historical perspective this is a valuable piece of writing. From a literary perspective this is chloroform in print. Very slow and difficult material to engage with. However, the history was enough to keep me going. "

" Kroeber, who by the way, is Ursula K. LeGuin's mother wrote the book of her life here. Despite many forgivable flaws, it's one every Californian should read. "

" I knew next to nothing about California Indians when I picked this up, so it was a pretty fantastic introduction. The narrative tends to reveal Kroeber's own cultural bias, but the story of Ishi is beautifully written. "

" Read this book years ago when my son was studying Indians in his social studies class. I thought it was fascinating, but really sad. "

" These 5 stars are for the spirits of Ishi and the Yana, not for the racist piece of crap Kroeber wrote for a "biography." "

" In the fourth grade, our teacher read this book to us, a little bit every day, it took almost the entire year, but it was a great(sad) story that will stay with me for a long time. . .! "

" Very informative and makes you wonder just how diferent people were treated then and still are treated today. Sometimes confusing "

" Kroeber, who by the way, is Ursula K. LeGuin's mother wrote the book of her life here. Despite many forgivable flaws, it's one every Californian should read. "

" Only read the first half, mostly because of the writing style. It's hard to get through, as the audience is clearly anthropologists and not a high school student. If the writing style had been different, I probably would have finished it, as the topic <em>is</em> interesting. "

" I love this book. An important part of California's human history, kindly told by the wife of the academic who befriended and helped Ishi. "

" Read this book years ago when my son was studying Indians in his social studies class. I thought it was fascinating, but really sad. "

" I read this book 3 times and each time I gained a new perspective on culture, both western and indigenous. "

" Definitely on my BEST books list! "