I felt so conflicted about having fled the rez as a kid that I created…

Sherman Alexie
140 citations
I felt so conflicted about having fled the rez as a kid that I created a whole literary career that left me there.
Humor
21

More Author Quotes

Like officer Dave.He's never said much about his life, but I can tell he's scarred. And he knows I'm scarred too. The wounded always recognize the wounded. We can smell each other. ✨ Sherman Alexie ( … ▶
Life is a constant struggle between being an individual and being a member of the community. ✨ Sherman Alexie (2016). The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, p.127, Random House
Do you understand how amazing it is to hear that from an adult? Do you know how amazing it is to hear that from anybody? It's one of the simplest sentences in the world, just four words, but they're … ▶
Yes, I am Irish and Indian, which would be the coolest blend in the world if my parents were around to teach me how to be Irish and Indian. But they're not here and haven't been for years, so I'm not … ▶
I write in blood because I remember what it felt like to bleed.

I felt so conflicted about having fled the rez as a kid that I created a whole literary career that left me there.

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes