My Name Is Not Easy Audiobook

" Story of Alaskan children growing up. Much to learn here. I enjoyed this mainly because its fictional origins are based in fact. "

" good. I loved it. so amazing. In some way its like my life. "

" This book starts off a little confusing but then you atrt to understand as everything falls into place. this book has the P.O.V of many different characters and thats what you have to keep up with. other than that, this book is REALLY good!! 5+ stars! "

" Fascinating read for those of us who are very familiar with places and the way of life in Alaska! Historical fiction based on real events that occurred in the early 1960s. "

" Very interesting and realistic look at native Alaskan culture and a peek into a little-known part of history. Sending local kids away from their villages for their education reminded me quite a bit of the movie Rabbit-Proof Fence. I liked the use of different narrators, though at times I wanted to explore certain story lines a bit further. And even though the events in the end actually happened, it did feel a bit deus ex machina. Good, not perfect, but definitely worth reading. "

" I enjoyed this book. I think that it realistically showed the experiences of the kids that went through the heart-wrenching experience of being ripped out of their homes to go to school. "

" I had a problem reading the bad grammar but living up here I know it's accurate. It was interesting reading what happened to native kids, it's sad and I totally related to the mother when she "lost" her son. It's a really easy read and I liked the different perspectives of kids from different communities. If you want a real basic understanding of native communities this is a good start. But I'm sure there's lots more in depth books out there. "

" The author spoke at a conference I went to recently, which is why I picked this book up. I read it in a day and it made me cry. I'm sure part of my interest in this book comes from having just gone to Alaska, but I think anyone would find this to be an unusual and interesting book. "

" Interesting topic that I knew nothing about, historical fiction in a Alaska during the 60s. "

" I loved the historical fiction aspect of this book and that I learned something new. I didn't care for the varied point of view. I found myself reading just to finish. "

" Sad and spare, somewhat episodic, yet filled with lovely language and powerful imagery. "

" This National Book Award nominee is a compelling piece of historical fiction. Beautifully and heartfully written. The characters voices are strong and true. Bravo! "

" Well written tale of Alaskan Native children and survival in a white mans world of the 1960s. This is fiction base on truth, and so very different from my own experience during the same era, set in Anchorage. Insightful and memorable. A good read. "

" I would give it a 3.5 stars. It was good just not a must read! "

" This is labeled young adult, but the themes are very adult, just being dealt with by kids. I learned so much about Alaska, atomic bombs, and the trials of native populations. Highly recommended. "

" This is an excellent book. Edwardson's National Book Award nomination was well-deserved. She includes many facets of Native Alaskan modern history in the novel with creativity and accuracy. Read this novel slowly and let the details percolate. "