The Narrows of Fear
Wapawikoscikanik
by Carol Rose GoldenEagle
Narrated by Carol Rose GoldenEagle
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Pub Date Apr 01 2021 | Archive Date Mar 31 2021
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Description
The Narrows of Fear (Wapawikoscikanik) navigates the unsettling, but necessary. When love of, and respect for, culture goes awry, it is our Indigenous women who bring us back to what is important. This novel is an interweaving of stories centred on a range of characters, both male and female, though the women, for the most part, are the healers. Though several were abused both in their own community and in residential schools, these women are smart and loving and committed to helping one another. They eagerly learn to celebrate their culture, its stories, its dancing, its drums, and its elders. Principal of these elders is Nina, the advisor at the women’s shelter. With the help of Sandy and Charlene, both of whom are educated and courageous, overcoming losses of their own, Nina uses Indigenous practices to heal the traumatized Mary Ann. This is a very powerful novel—sometimes brutally violent, sometimes healing, sometimes mythical, and always deeply respectful of the Aboriginal culture at its heart.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook |
| ISBN | 9781771338127 |
| PRICE | |
| DURATION | 8 Hours |
Featured Reviews
Amethyst J, Reviewer
This is a heartbreaking and hopeful story about Indigenous Canadians healing from physical or psychological harm from people who are expected to protect them (e.g., adopted parents, elders, religious leaders). It challenges the concepts of purity, tradition and purpose, community, shame and worth.
It was difficult to get into the first half of the book because of the many interwoven character narratives and short, choppy chapters. It is also emotionally heavy, detailing sexual assault, physical abuse, and death. The second half is where the bulk of character development happened and where the story picks up.
The recalling of folktales and use of mythology was interesting, and I would have enjoyed this novel more if it were a short story collection that explored those parts more; though I appreciated the way sharing land, food, and stories led to change and growth - also hope and home.
I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed GoldenEagle’s narration of her writing (and singing at times). Thank you to NetGalley for the copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
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