“Yes, I was bewildered. When was the last time a white American male was truly bewildered or would admit to such a thing? We had taken the world from covered wagons to space shuttles in seventy-five years. After such accomplishment, how could we ever get lost in the wilderness again? How could we not invent a device to guide our souls through the darkness?”
War Dances is a narrative that delves into the profound effects of war on the lives of soldiers and the societies they come from. The story weaves together the experiences of various characters, highlighting the complexities of conflict and its aftermath. more
Sherman Alexie is an American poet, writer, and actor, known for his works that reflect the life of Native Americans. He was born on October 7, 1966, and grew up in the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Rainier, Washington. more
“The desires of a man’s heart are many, and far too many of them lead to the exact same cliff.”
“Everything about Tom is polished; he has a metrosexual, masculine beauty.”
“Some men enter a woman's life and screw it up forever.”
“Watching grown men run around in tights and chasing an oddly shaped ball is not really my thing.”
“Men are so fucking dumb. No wonder they believe they rule the world.”
“You know men!! As soon as you give in to them, they ignore you.”
“Anyone who knows anything knows we owe everything to our women.”