Review: The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America by Sarah Deer

Title: The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America
Author: Sarah Deer
Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press
Publication Date: November 1, 2015


The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America by Sarah Deer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America was such an emotional read for me. I live in a state with a Native population, and have spent some time in Native communities. But that not withstanding, I found the treatment of Native people described in this book appalling. Rape of women and molestation of children is shameful under any circumstances, but especially so when we make it that much more difficult for Native people in so many respects. I encourage everyone to read this eye-opening book. I am grateful to the author for focusing more attention on this problem, and also for offering constructive and workable suggestions for real solutions as well.

This book is extremely informative, well thought out and educational. Though it was difficult to read in terms of the subject matter, I am glad I did so. In my opinion, this work is another huge step forward in advocacy for change.

I received and Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of this digital book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.



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