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Miracle Hill: The Story of a Navajo Boy by Mitchell, Blackhorse

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Condition
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780816523986
Book Title
Miracle Hill : the Story of a Navajo Boy
Item Length
9in
Publisher
University of Arizona Press
Publication Year
2004
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.8in
Author
Blackhorse Mitchell
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Social Science
Topic
Personal Memoirs, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Native Americans
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
10.1 Oz
Number of Pages
248 Pages

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"It was in the year of 1945 on a cold morning, the third day, in the month of March. A little boy was born as the wind blew against the hogan with bitter colds and the stars were disappearing into the heaven." So begins the story of Broneco, a Navajo boy who tells of his search for a miracle. Through that telling we learn a new perspective on language and life. In Miracle Hill, Blackhorse Mitchell presents the unforgettable account of a boy's struggle to learn--which would be for him a miracle--in the face of handicaps most people would call insurmountable. Under the guidance of a teacher determined to help him pursue that miracle, he records his life from birth to the dawn of manhood: herding family sheep, living at a boarding school, encountering whites for the first time, journeying home, and finally enrolling in the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, where his talent was encouraged. Miracle Hill is written in a distinctively personal style, without strict adherence to orthodox grammar that would have robbed Mitchell of his true voice. Filled with unforgettable characters and brimming with insights into Navajo ways and family relationships, it is a book that crosses cultural barriers and speaks to the miracle-seeker in us all.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Arizona Press
ISBN-10
0816523983
ISBN-13
9780816523986
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30760320

Product Key Features

Book Title
Miracle Hill : the Story of a Navajo Boy
Author
Blackhorse Mitchell
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Personal Memoirs, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Native Americans
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Social Science
Number of Pages
248 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
10.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
E90.M5a3 2004
Reviews
"This remarkable book, written by a Navajo schoolboy, is a lyrical, beautiful work which affords a rare insight into the heart and soul of the American Indian." - Los Angeles Times "It is the tale, graphically if uniquely written, of a young Navajo growing up astride two cultures, and it is wonderful to watch how he grows mentally, retaining his deep love of nature, his strong family ties, and the best of his Indian background. . . . Written in any other way, [it would have been facts without feeling." - Monterey Peninsula Herald "An engaging book, erratic, fresh and at times poetic." -N. Scott Momaday, New York Times Book Review, "This remarkable book, written by a Navajo schoolboy, is a lyrical, beautiful work which affords a rare insight into the heart and soul of the American Indian." -- Los Angeles Times "It is the tale, graphically if uniquely written, of a young Navajo growing up astride two cultures, and it is wonderful to watch how he grows mentally, retaining his deep love of nature, his strong family ties, and the best of his Indian background. . . . Written in any other way, [it] would have been facts without feeling." -- Monterey Peninsula Herald "An engaging book, erratic, fresh and at times poetic." --N. Scott Momaday, New York Times Book Review, "This remarkable book, written by a Navajo schoolboy, is a lyrical, beautiful work which affords a rare insight into the heart and soul of the American Indian." -- Los Angeles Times " It is the tale, graphically if uniquely written, of a young Navajo growing up astride two cultures, and it is wonderful to watch how he grows mentally, retaining his deep love of nature, his strong family ties, and the best of his Indian background. . . . Written in any other way, [it] would have been facts without feeling." -- Monterey Peninsula Herald "An engaging book, erratic, fresh and at times poetic." --N. Scott Momaday, New York Times Book Review, "This remarkable book, written by a Navajo schoolboy, is a lyrical, beautiful work which affords a rare insight into the heart and soul of the American Indian." — Los Angeles Times "It is the tale, graphically if uniquely written, of a young Navajo growing up astride two cultures, and it is wonderful to watch how he grows mentally, retaining his deep love of nature, his strong family ties, and the best of his Indian background. . . . Written in any other way, [it] would have been facts without feeling." — Monterey Peninsula Herald "An engaging book, erratic, fresh and at times poetic." —N. Scott Momaday, New York Times Book Review
Copyright Date
2004
Lccn
2004-105480
Dewey Decimal
979.2/590049726/0092
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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