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Indian Annie by Sally Avery Bermanzohn is a historical fiction novel that sheds light on the actual plight of Native American tribes in the 19th century. In 1890, Ned Ridge, a scribe, started recording his aunt's life story on paper on her behalf. Indian Annie was born in 1819 to a Chickasaw mother and a Cherokee father. After the Indian Removal Act of 1830, Annie's family refused to walk the Oklahoma trail of tears and formed a cozy village in the mountains of Freedom Hills, Alabama. Annie recalls how her two sons joined the Rebel army during the Civil War, and her family was torn apart. After her beloved daughter was brutalized by the KKK, she was forced to give her granddaughter up to a white family for adoption.
Indian Annie is a tale of resilience, courage, and heart to survive against all odds. Author Sally Avery Bermanzohn gives an unflinching account of the atrocities suffered by Native American people at the hands of their white oppressors, who went back on their promises and stole their promised land. Bermanzohn tackles issues of slavery and racism, showcasing the genocide of the indigenous peoples of America and how they became the 'others' in their own land. There is a lot of heartbreak and tragedy in Annie's story, but it also has powerful moments of hope because she continues to move forward despite the numerous challenges life throws her way. The narrative incorporates actual historical events seamlessly, making the story all the more riveting to read. Highly recommended.
