Molly Spotted Elk: A Penobscot in Paris

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Review: "A first-rate documentary in a neglected area of American Indian studies, that of Indians in show business."--American Indian Culture and Resource Journal

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Review: "A stunning portrait."--Rapport

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Review: "Although McBride's anthropology credentials are obvious in her depictions of Molly's cultural heritage, the exuberant writing fairly pulses with the same energy and keen intellect possessed by Molly herself. A book to be valued for its telling revelations of an exceptional life and its keen portrayal of a closely knit Native American family."--Booklist

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Review: "An engrossing account of Molly's adventurous life."--Publisher's Weekly

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Review: "Enriched by Molly's diaries and McBride's interviews with those who knew her, this is a first-rate telling of an unusual life story."--Kirkus Reviews

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Review: "McBride succinctly yet evocatively provides the complicated cultural and historical contexts that readers need to understand the significance of Molly's experience. The book is a pleasure to read, demonstrating that complex issues of representation and identity can be addressed without the postmodern jargon that so often obscures academic prose."--American Indian Quarterly

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Review: "This well-documented biography slashes stereotypes and inspires even as it displays the racism and discrimination that intrude Indian lives."--New Mexico Historical Quarterly

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Review: "Writing with the poetic cadence of native expression enriched by the expertise of the scholar, author Bunny McBride adroitly choreographs the multifaceted life of Molly Spotted Elk into an engaging tale. Drawing from Molly's numerous diaries, letters, writings, photographs and collection of newspaper clippings, enlivened by interviews, McBride presents a novel-like biography thoroughly researched and grounded by extensive documentary footnotes....The universality of this book will appeal not only to those fascinated with native history, biography and performance, but also to those readers who possess an interest in the crossing of physical, cultural and intellectual boundaries..."--Ethnohistory

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Summary: historically accurate as well as lively
Review: As a middle school librarian in a county with two tribes, I am always looking for books that will model exellence for our young men and women. This is a fascinating read about a native American young woman in the early days of Hollywood. We can't afford this book yet, but it is one of three that top my list for next year's order. We have 180 feet of empty shelves.

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Summary: inviting reader comments, questions
Review: The author welcomes comments and questions from readers. These can be sent to [e-mail].