tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post3747601090148676600..comments2024-02-20T02:29:09.199-06:00Comments on Censorship-Free Libraries: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Part 2Non-Censorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07480967648669777010noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post-32191216162971335382013-04-04T22:22:19.656-05:002013-04-04T22:22:19.656-05:00Sherman Alexie's work definitely makes The Abs...Sherman Alexie's work definitely makes The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian one of my favorite books! Personally, I don't feel as though the book needs to be banned from young adult readers. The first time I read the book was in 8th Grade and as I read through the parts of masturbation, I simply noted to my self, "Oh, that's awkward…", and then moved past it, more intrigued by the drawings and humor within the book. I believe that if parents are concerned with their child reading this book, they need to have a personal discussion with them. But even so, parents need to realize that their child is growing up and they can't shield them from mature issues. As I mentioned to many others, the book provides wonderful life lessons that I believe are beneficial for students. Alexie creates a beautiful dynamic between poverty, alcohol, humor, and hope that makes the book a terrific read. Catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post-56922634141840276992012-12-18T13:53:59.207-06:002012-12-18T13:53:59.207-06:00This book is reality for many teenage boys and sho...This book is reality for many teenage boys and shouldn't be censored. The reasons for it being censored in some schools is like it says above: violence, sexual content, addictions and foul language. FIrst, foul language is a normal part of a teenage boys life. Boys will be boys. Also, I agree with what someone said above about how the author did show some constraint and control with foul language compared to the foul language of real life high school hallways. Also, the sexual content is again controlled and everything mentioned is again a normal part of life for teenagers. It is normal for teenagers to explore their sexuality at that age. Finally, the violence is negatively portrayed as well as addictions. Violence is frowned upon as well as addictions. All alcohol addictions are portrayed as parents would want them to be, if you get really drunk you do stupid things like kill your best friend which happens in this book. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post-40939374312846936552012-09-24T21:03:42.167-05:002012-09-24T21:03:42.167-05:00The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian is...The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian is real and should not be censured. It is unfair to harshly criticize a novel in which the events that take place are genuine. Adults underestimate the knowledge of children and teenagers when they should instead be treating kids with more maturity with the expectation that they will make good decisions. Sherman Alexie educates the reader on what it is like to grow up on an Indian reservation and provides insight to the differences between his life and the lives of students in other areas of the United States. Censoring this novel would be a crime because it is wonderfully written and an interesting story to read. It doesn't break any rules, but just bends them in the right way to make the novel well known. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post-37170740096585090902010-12-06T10:14:45.835-06:002010-12-06T10:14:45.835-06:00Sorry, I taught HS English for 12 years, mainly to...Sorry, I taught HS English for 12 years, mainly to freshmen and sophomores, and I'd love to "teach" this book. It is both moral and human in the best sense. But then again, I was attacked for teaching "Flowers for Algernon" which is a great product of the Judeau-Christian tradition.<br />Steve RoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post-71538718776253995452010-10-07T12:31:45.971-05:002010-10-07T12:31:45.971-05:00As a parent of a child who was given this book as ...As a parent of a child who was given this book as required reading, and an educator of 20 years myself, I understand the concerns people have with this book. I dont care if it IS real life situations the author heard, or if there IS worse language spoken in the hallways.. If I read the sentence "Indians are proof that ni$#@#@ fu*&$# buffalo in my classroom, I'd be FIRED, in context to the situation or not. This should NOT be required reading, rather, parents should be given a heads up that they may want to preview the book ahead of time. while the message of the writing is solid, although, not entirely original, I dont think it is appropriate for ALL incoming freshmen to read as is the case in our district. Had I been given a warning, I would have discussed the book with my wife, and made a decision for our child. I am 50/50 as to which way I would have went, but, since I wasn't given the choice, and he's already read it and was offended by the situations and language, no I am left to pursue other options in terms of required readings in school.Bob W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17893970968606613482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post-23223203894870420412010-08-18T18:15:46.524-05:002010-08-18T18:15:46.524-05:00I mean with "regards" to the motivations...I mean with "regards" to the motivations.Noncensor99https://www.blogger.com/profile/02792278883856377958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post-12658530812319796282010-08-18T18:14:59.605-05:002010-08-18T18:14:59.605-05:00I'm afraid the information I've given abov...I'm afraid the information I've given above is all that there is with stars to the motivations behind the banning. It is clear, nonetheless, that the officials who banned the book ARE idiots. I've read it, and any educator who would chose to rob students of so valuable a learning experience is a cretin.Noncensor99https://www.blogger.com/profile/02792278883856377958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post-79262336664616518982010-08-18T10:19:51.046-05:002010-08-18T10:19:51.046-05:00I was glad to locate this essay via Google, but yo...I was glad to locate this essay via Google, but you lost a fair bit of credibility when you labeled the school board idiots particularly when you provided so little information as to why the book was banned. I don't believe the book should have been banned either, but the use of the word "idiot" diminishes the impact of your piece.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450215028790840619.post-3227461942834665002010-04-26T14:39:59.390-05:002010-04-26T14:39:59.390-05:00This sounds amazing. I'd love to check it out....This sounds amazing. I'd love to check it out. I believe my school uses this as a core text in the Native Studies class.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04510091881401932095noreply@blogger.com