The Toughest Indian in the World
by Sherman Alexie
First Published: 2000
10 copies & Reading Guide
The Toughest Indian in the World is a collection of stories about young Native Americans. The collection introduces a surprising cast of characters who live and love in two worlds, balancing their Indian heritage and traditions against the realities of the modern world.
Reading Guide:
Grove/Atlantic – includes an Excerpt and Discussion Questions
Review:
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – “Books in Brief” by Robert Peluso
Sherman Alexie on the Web:
Official Website: http://www.fallsapart.com/
60 Minutes II Interview – The Toughest Indian In The World Reveals True Tales Of Family Dysfunction
More from Sherman Alexie:
War Dances
Smoke Signals - Alexie wrote the screenplay for this movie based on the short story “This is what it means to say Phoenix, Arizona”.
If you enjoyed this collection of short stories, you might like:
The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich
Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac
