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When the Legends Die
When the Legends Die | Hal Borland
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A young Native American walks between the lonesome forest where he was raised and the complicated modern world he must navigate to survive Thomas Black Bulls parents forsook the life of a modern reservation and took to ancient paths in the woods, teaching their young son the stories and customs of his ancestors. But Toms life changes forever when he loses his father in a tragic accident and his mother dies shortly afterward. When Tom is discovered alone in the forest with only a bear cub as a companion, life becomes difficult. Soon, well-meaning teachers endeavor to reform him, a rodeo attempts to turn him into an act, and nearly everyone he meets tries to take control of his life. Powerful and timeless, When the Legends Die is a captivating story of one boy learning to live in harmony with both civilization and wilderness.
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This book gave me lots of feels. It is a poignant look into how Native Americans were forced to assimilate into reservations and in “the white mans” world. It also hit home because of the location it took place. In and around Pagosa Springs, CO which is my home away from home.

Tom Black grew up on the land until forced into a reservation. He then ended up as a bronc rider in the rodeo. He returns to live off the land after his career ends.

Izai.Amorim The sad thing is, people give up so much of their culture to assimilate, they pay a high price but in the end they remain second class citizens. Why bother? 6y
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