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Alexie published this book at the young age of 26. He offers insight into being an Indian, and even pokes fun at himself and his culture; something we Indians do to make light of our often weary situation. Most poigniantly, the story Ghosts of Salmon is the heart of this book. Read this story and consider it above and beyond all "green" literature and Al Gore stories we hear today. Alexie, prior to the trend, had a strong understanding of what was going on prior to the term "global warming." Seeing the movie Smoke Signals does not do this book justice.

Semi-autobiographical anthology of stories growing up and living on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Humerous, yet bleak

This is a wonderful book of short stories. The title alone is reason enough to love it. The title story is the basis for a charming movie called "Smoke Signals."

Sherman Alexie is one of those rare writers that can speak of another culture in such a way that outsiders can empathize and understand and feel a part of the storytelling. He is a true talent and this book is just one of many examples of how gifted he is.

Excellent book!