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66 pages 2 hours read

Richard Wagamese

One Native Life

Richard WagameseNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2008

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“This book was born in the hush of mornings.”


(Introduction, Page 1)

The personification of the book as something that was “born” imbues the text with a sense of organic development, as if the narrative itself sprang forth naturally like the new day. The term “hush” evokes the stillness of dawn, a time traditionally associated with reflection and new beginnings, and suggests that the book is the product of introspection and a deep connection to the peaceful moments at the start of the day.

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“Still, the land it sat upon sang to us, and we found a way to make it ours.”


(Introduction, Page 2)

The metaphorical phrase “the land […] sang to us” personifies the land, attributing to it the action of singing, a typically human activity associated with expression and communication. This suggests a deep connection between the land and the individuals, as if the land is actively communicating, inviting them to become part of its narrative. The phrase “found a way to make it ours” implies a journey or struggle to belong or to claim a place within the land’s embrace, hinting at a larger theme of connection and belonging and suggesting reconciliation with the past or a newfound harmony with one’s environment.

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