Beyond Death by Bernardo T. Arriaza
So, I recently heard about the Chinchorro mummies from reading an article about how they are rapidly decaying due to global warming. I thought I'd learn more about them and I found this book. This is one of the oldest recorded mummy cultures in the world (even older than Egyptian mummies!) and their methods are bizarre-they'd actually take the body apart, wrap the bones in clay, prop them up with sticks, paste the skin back on and add a face mask. This is all done so that they can continue to interact with their relatives, even after death. Gruesome, yet fascinating.
176 pages
Radium Girls by Kate Moore
What happened to these girls is shocking. Imagine getting a great job with tons of perks painting watch dials, only to find out months or even years later that the paint is radioactive and is slowly killing you. The way they fought for their rights and protections, even on their deathbeds, is awe-inspiring.
479 pages
This is a really cool collection of poems, stories and art from Indigenous women in the US and Canada. It's done by the same style as Dreaming in Indian (which I also recommend!) It's a unique look into the lives and experiences of Native Women.
Read Harder Challenge #1
109 pages
The Beadworkers by Beth Piatote
This debut collection is a mix of short stories, poems, and a play. I liked the blend of historical and present day stories. I loved the Native American retelling of Antigone! Overall, this was a great book and I will keep an eye out for this author in the future.
Read Harder Challenge #6
208 pages
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