Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country: Traveling Through the Land of My Ancestors

Being nestled in the area of the Anishinaabe I was a bit sad that our Bruce Peninsula was not a big part of this book. But I am very pleased with the contents. Also, as an ex librarian, the section of the old books made my mouth water. Erdrich is a fine writer.

This was my education about a part of North America I knew nothing about. It was also very enjoyable to read and beautifully written.

I have read almost all of Louise Erdrich's books. This memoir reminds me of the descriptions of Peter Mattheisson. She is someone who lives close to nature and to books. I hope there are still people in North America who are in touch with both books and nature. Maybe they are our indigenous people or those with indigenous blood. Maybe, like the Monarchs, they will come down through this country spreading beauty and children.

I pay attention in class and always do my homework and at Terry Davis's suggestion (for skills with figurative language) I read this book and I'm happy. Louise is a good story teller and I felt spiritual as we interacted. I will read one of her novels soon, maybe "The Plague of Doves". Thanks Terry (and Louise).

This little book is one in a National Geographic series. Erdrich recounts a trip she took with her 18-month old daughter (born when she was in her late 40s) through the Ojibwe country of northern Minnesota and the lakes of Ontario. It's more meditation than travelogue. It is also a peaceful book, unlike her fiction which tends to take me on an emotional roller coaster. It's a quiet picture of Ojibwe terrain with a detour into a very small part of the book world.

Lovely read! A slice of Louise Erdrich’s life, family, trees, lakes, books, writing, art and places she loves and lives. Favorite read!

The adventures. The truth

This book opened my heart.It gave me a new level of compassion and caring for those who came before me, those with me now and those who will follow.

These tales are like swimming in warm water….one of Louise Erdrich’s most masterful books. I recommend it strongly, especially for her “fans”.

I really enjoyed reading about the islands, the lakes, how they got their names, etc., as told by the author. This is a great read and a book I'd highly recommend.

Stunning. I so badly want to sit down with this woman and talk about books!

I loved this book and the chronicle of her travels. Perhaps it is my roots that sways my opinion however the writing style and personal insight was very poignant for me.