Sherman Alexie is in his middle age and a Native American poet, novelist, performer and filmmaker; although, Much of his writing draws on his experiences as a Native American with ancestry of several tribes, growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
Early years Sherman Alexie was born on October 7, 1966 on the Spokane reservation in Wellpinit, Washington. His alcoholic father was largely absent during his childhood and his mother worked at several jobs to support her children.In his early life, Alexie suffered from poor health. He was born hydrocephalus and underwent an operation at six month of age. Through the experience, he was plagued with seizures as a child and spent most of his childhood reading. He was nicknamed "The Globe" because his head was larger than usual due to the hydrocephalus as an infant. After attending the reservation school for some years he shifted to Rearden High School. He excelled in not just academics, but also in sports and extra-curricular activities.
Education
Despite his physical difficulties, Sherman Alexie excelled academically and eventually enrolled in a public high school in Reardan located twenty miles outside the reservation Alexie was the only Native American …show more content…
An acclaimed performer of his own work, Alexie held the World Heavyweight Poetry title for four years. He continues to perform many of his poems at poetry slams, festivals, and other venues, and has received praise for the energy and emotion he brings to his work. He was named to Granta’s Best of Young American Novelist list in
Early years Sherman Alexie was born on October 7, 1966 on the Spokane reservation in Wellpinit, Washington. His alcoholic father was largely absent during his childhood and his mother worked at several jobs to support her children.In his early life, Alexie suffered from poor health. He was born hydrocephalus and underwent an operation at six month of age. Through the experience, he was plagued with seizures as a child and spent most of his childhood reading. He was nicknamed "The Globe" because his head was larger than usual due to the hydrocephalus as an infant. After attending the reservation school for some years he shifted to Rearden High School. He excelled in not just academics, but also in sports and extra-curricular activities.
Education
Despite his physical difficulties, Sherman Alexie excelled academically and eventually enrolled in a public high school in Reardan located twenty miles outside the reservation Alexie was the only Native American …show more content…
An acclaimed performer of his own work, Alexie held the World Heavyweight Poetry title for four years. He continues to perform many of his poems at poetry slams, festivals, and other venues, and has received praise for the energy and emotion he brings to his work. He was named to Granta’s Best of Young American Novelist list in