No Turning Back : A Hopi Indian Woman's Struggle to Live in Two Worlds

I felt lucky to find this book for my reader. Real life experiences. I know a relative of the author and that bring more meaning to the for me.

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Great read!

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Nuvawungwa Orayvi Tuptsiw-ni-'yung-qa-m Kyaala'at Kyaatata'ypi

Great condition wonderful book.

Quoyawyma was hidden from school authorities, but in early life chose to attend. (It's not unusual for a Hopi child's decisions to be respected by kin.) She did so well in school that she was encouraged to study to be a missionary. Upon returning to her people she realized they could not be missionized (and likely understood that the Hopi supernatural world was as valid as the Christian one). She turned to teaching, using Hopi and teaching English as a foreign language. Her methods upset white officials, but they proved so effective that she eventually was teaching other teachers.Her autobiography reads in third person because Hopi are reluctant to call attention to themselves in any way. But the autobiography remains an excellent introduction to Hopi ways of thinking and of Hopi culture.ernestschusky.com

This book gives wonderful insights into the Hopi culture, but more than that it is the story of a remarkable woman. Her struggles and triumphs and quest to blend two cultures together is inspiring. With great heart, commitment, and drive she lifted her people without downgrading their rich culture and spirituality.