Part Time Indian Independence

Inappropriate, Child pornography, Beastiality, Racism. These are just a few examples of reasons why concerned parents want the book, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian, banned from their local school district. Written by Sherman Alexie, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian is about a young native american boy named Junior, who explains his daily life on the rez. Junior explains his struggles and how he overcame them. Now people want the book banned for many different reasons. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian should not be banned because its Unique, has real life experiences, and shows perseverance. Most parents first reaction to hearing some of the “inappropriate” parts of this book is never good. But most of them don’t realize that the uniqueness of this book presents many educational opportunities. The uniqueness will keep students interested and engaged in their learning. In the book Junior sits alone on his porch thinking, “‘I sat on the porch for a long time and thought about my life. What was I to do? I felt like life just knocked me on my ass.’” (p.44) The book uses swearing and inappropriate language because that’s truly what most teens are thinking about. Teens swear, it’s nothing new. Some parents need to realize that. Although this book is very …show more content…
Alexie had to withstand bullying, poverty, and racism. Some of us haven't even had to deal with one of those terrible things. At this point in the book Junior has moved schools to Rierdan searching for a better education and is having a conversation with the school bully Roger,”’Hey, Chief you wanna hear a joke? Did you know that Indians are living proof that niggers fuck buffalo.’” (p.65) Junior persevered past that comment by punching Rodger in the face. He earned Rodgers respect. Most people would walk away crying but not Junior. He stood his ground. He withstood anything thrown his way and now he’s a successful