![]() ![]() ![]() Wagamese’s lyrical writing style draws you right into the wilderness as you make the fateful journey with father and son through remote B.C. The love and respect the Old Man and young Franklin had for one another had a huge influence on young Franklin’s life. Franklin worked long, hard hours alongside the Old Man, living simply and honourably, respecting and sharing the bounty of Nature. Young Franklin is being raised by the “Old Man” – who is not a Native Indian. (Eldon’s harrowing life-journey was, in part, based on Wagamese’s own troubled youth.)įranklin Starlight is, to me, the symbol of Wagamese’s hopes and dreams for the younger generation of North America’s Indigenous people. ![]() This novel is about resilience as much as it is about finding forgiveness in your heart for the wrongs done to you, as well as the wrongs you have done to others.Įldon Starlight personified the harsh brutality of addiction, loss of heritage and self-worth that Richard Wagamese himself had experienced in his own life. Such a beautiful, heart-wrenching story! I was awestruck – I absolutely loved this book. Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese (Goodreads link for synopsis.) ![]()
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