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PublisherPicador
ISBN-100312429363
ISBN-139780312429362
eBay Product ID (ePID)77407524
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Book TitleFifty Miles from Tomorrow : a Memoir of Alaska and the Real People
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), General, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Native Americans, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorWilliam L. Iggiagruk Hensley
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Weight9.5 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.7 in
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Reviews"[A] riveting autobiography. . . told here with a Far Northern twist and an intimacy with the land and the heart."-Timothy Egan,The New York Times Book Review "Hensley's life has followed a remarkable and inspiring arc. . . . This book is his chance to celebrate and strengthen the spirit of his own people."--Jeff Baker,The Oregonian "Illuminating . . . an entertaining and affecting portrait of a man and his extraordinary milieu." -The Washington Post "Mr. Hensley's account of what it's like to grow up in the far north, fifty miles from the International Date Line, is rarely less than gripping."--Dwight Garner,The New York Times "On one level, this strongly written and evocative book is the story of a man, his people-the Iñupiat, or 'the real people'-and their world and culture. On another, it's the story of the politics of land use and energy development." -The Washington Times "A compelling tale of doing what had to be done and recognizing the spiritual depth and profound love it takes to become a real person in Alaska, or anywhere else." -Bookforum "An enlightening, affirmative look at Inuit culture and history by a devoted champion." -Kirkus Reviews "Although this fascinating memoir is set hundreds of miles from where most Americans have ever dared to travel, Hensley brings to life this 'little-known part of America' through myriad tales of toil, triumph and the Inupiat Ilitqusiat-the Inupiat spirit. . . . Through his entire adult life, Hensley's mission has been simple: to ensure the Inupiat are allowed to keep their rights and their land. There are rich details of hunting adventures and typical childhood struggles, but the deep-rooted values and strength of the Inupiat people are what make this work truly sing." -Publishers Weekly, Pick of the week, On one level, this strongly written and evocative book is the story of a man, his people--the Iñupiat, or 'the real people'--and their world and culture. On another, it's the story of the politics of land use and energy development., [A] riveting autobiography. . . told here with a Far Northern twist and an intimacy with the land and the heart., Mr. Hensley's account of what it's like to grow up in the far north, fifty miles from the International Date Line, is rarely less than gripping., "[A] riveting autobiography. . . told here with a Far Northern twist and an intimacy with the land and the heart."Timothy Egan, The New York Times Book Review "Hensley's life has followed a remarkable and inspiring arc. . . . This book is his chance to celebrate and strengthen the spirit of his own people."--Jeff Baker, The Oregonian "Illuminating . . . an entertaining and affecting portrait of a man and his extraordinary milieu." The Washington Post "Mr. Hensley's account of what it's like to grow up in the far north, fifty miles from the International Date Line, is rarely less than gripping."--Dwight Garner, The New York Times "On one level, this strongly written and evocative book is the story of a man, his peoplethe Iñupiat, or 'the real people'and their world and culture. On another, it's the story of the politics of land use and energy development." The Washington Times "A compelling tale of doing what had to be done and recognizing the spiritual depth and profound love it takes to become a real person in Alaska, or anywhere else." Bookforum "An enlightening, affirmative look at Inuit culture and history by a devoted champion." Kirkus Reviews "Although this fascinating memoir is set hundreds of miles from where most Americans have ever dared to travel, Hensley brings to life this 'little-known part of America' through myriad tales of toil, triumph and the Inupiat Ilitqusiatthe Inupiat spirit. . . . Through his entire adult life, Hensley's mission has been simple: to ensure the Inupiat are allowed to keep their rights and their land. There are rich details of hunting adventures and typical childhood struggles, but the deep-rooted values and strength of the Inupiat people are what make this work truly sing." Publishers Weekly , Pick of the week, Hensley's life has followed a remarkable and inspiring arc. . . . This book is his chance to celebrate and strengthen the spirit of his own people., "[A] riveting autobiography. . . told here with a Far Northern twist and an intimacy with the land and the heart."Timothy Egan, The New York Times Book Review "Hensley's life has followed a remarkable and inspiring arc. . . . This book is his chance to celebrate and strengthen the spirit of his own people."--Jeff Baker, The Oregonian "Illuminating . . . an entertaining and affecting portrait of a man and his extraordinary milieu." The Washington Post "Mr. Hensley's account of what it's like to grow up in the far north, fifty miles from the International Date Line, is rarely less than gripping."--Dwight Garner, The New York Times "On one level, this strongly written and evocative book is the story of a man, his peoplethe Inupiat, or 'the real people'and their world and culture. On another, it's the story of the politics of land use and energy development." The Washington Times "A compelling tale of doing what had to be done and recognizing the spiritual depth and profound love it takes to become a real person in Alaska, or anywhere else." Bookforum "An enlightening, affirmative look at Inuit culture and history by a devoted champion." Kirkus Reviews "Although this fascinating memoir is set hundreds of miles from where most Americans have ever dared to travel, Hensley brings to life this 'little-known part of America' through myriad tales of toil, triumph and the Inupiat Ilitqusiatthe Inupiat spirit. . . . Through his entire adult life, Hensley's mission has been simple: to ensure the Inupiat are allowed to keep their rights and their land. There are rich details of hunting adventures and typical childhood struggles, but the deep-rooted values and strength of the Inupiat people are what make this work truly sing." Publishers Weekly , Pick of the week, A compelling tale of doing what had to be done and recognizing the spiritual depth and profound love it takes to become a real person in Alaska, or anywhere else., "With his memoir of Alaska, the Iñupiat elder William L. Iggiagruk Hensley offers a coming-of-age story for a state and a people, both still young and in the making. And while there are familiar notes in the Dickensian telling of this tale, Hensley manages to make fresh an old narrative of people who arise just as their culture is being erased . . . His book is also bright and detailed, moving along at a clip most sled dogs would have trouble keeping up with. . . . On a personal level, the book is riveting autobiography. Anyone who thinks times are hard now need only consider a winter spent on an ice floor under a sod roof, and the prospect of a life-or-death journey to the outhouse. . . . But the rush to modern life took a big psychic toll. Alcohol, suicide, domestic violence-the familiar litany of native social ills-prompted a long journey of the soul for Hensley. As with every other episode of his life, it is told here with a Far Northern twist and an intimacy with the land and the heart." -Timothy Egan,The New York Times Book Review "Illuminating . . . 'Fifty Miles from Tomorrow' is an entertaining and affecting portrait of a man and his extraordinary milieu." -The Washington Post "Mr. Hensley's account of what it's like to grow up in the far north, 50 miles from the International Date Line, is rarely less than gripping." Dwight Garner,The New York Times "On one level, this strongly written and evocative book is the story of a man, his people-the Iñupiat, or 'the real people'-and their world and culture. On another, it's the story of the politics of land use and energy development." -The Washington Times "Lean but vivid prose. . . . Ultimately this book must be seen as part of that movement-as a chance for an Alaskan Inuit to leave a record of his own experience rather than to be defined by books written by outsiders. This book is his chance to celebrate and strengthen the spirit of his own people." -The Oregonian "A compelling tale of doing what had to be done and recognizing the spiritual depth and profound love it takes to become a real person in Alaska, or anywhere else." -Bookforum "An enlightening, affirmative look at Inuit culture and history by a devoted champion." -Kirkus Reviews "Although this fascinating memoir is set hundreds of miles from where most Americans have ever dared to travel, Hensley brings to life this 'little-known part of America' through myriad tales of toil, triumph and the Inupiat Ilitqusiat-the Inupiat spirit. . . . Through his entire adult life, Hensley's mission has been simple: to ensure the Inupiat are allowed to keep their rights and their land. There are rich details of hunting adventures and typical childhood struggles, but the deep-rooted values and strength of the Inupiat people are what make this work truly sing." -Publishers Weekly, Pick of the week, "[A] riveting autobiography. . . told here with a Far Northern twist and an intimacy with the land and the heart." -- Timothy Egan, The New York Times Book Review "Hensley's life has followed a remarkable and inspiring arc. . . . This book is his chance to celebrate and strengthen the spirit of his own people." -- Jeff Baker, The Oregonian "Illuminating . . . an entertaining and affecting portrait of a man and his extraordinary milieu." -- The Washington Post "Mr. Hensley's account of what it's like to grow up in the far north, fifty miles from the International Date Line, is rarely less than gripping." -- Dwight Garner, The New York Times "On one level, this strongly written and evocative book is the story of a man, his people--the Iupiat, or 'the real people'--and their world and culture. On another, it's the story of the politics of land use and energy development." -- The Washington Times "A compelling tale of doing what had to be done and recognizing the spiritual depth and profound love it takes to become a real person in Alaska, or anywhere else." -- Bookforum "An enlightening, affirmative look at Inuit culture and history by a devoted champion." -- Kirkus Reviews "Although this fascinating memoir is set hundreds of miles from where most Americans have ever dared to travel, Hensley brings to life this 'little-known part of America' through myriad tales of toil, triumph and the Inupiat Ilitqusiat--the Inupiat spirit. . . . Through his entire adult life, Hensley's mission has been simple: to ensure the Inupiat are allowed to keep their rights and their land. There are rich details of hunting adventures and typical childhood struggles, but the deep-rooted values and strength of the Inupiat people are what make this work truly sing." -- Publishers Weekly, Pick of the week, "[A] riveting autobiography. . . told here with a Far Northern twist and an intimacy with the land and the heart."-Timothy Egan, The New York Times Book Review "Hensley's life has followed a remarkable and inspiring arc. . . . This book is his chance to celebrate and strengthen the spirit of his own people."--Jeff Baker, The Oregonian "Illuminating . . . an entertaining and affecting portrait of a man and his extraordinary milieu." - The Washington Post "Mr. Hensley's account of what it's like to grow up in the far north, fifty miles from the International Date Line, is rarely less than gripping."--Dwight Garner, The New York Times "On one level, this strongly written and evocative book is the story of a man, his people-the Iñupiat, or 'the real people'-and their world and culture. On another, it's the story of the politics of land use and energy development." - The Washington Times "A compelling tale of doing what had to be done and recognizing the spiritual depth and profound love it takes to become a real person in Alaska, or anywhere else." - Bookforum "An enlightening, affirmative look at Inuit culture and history by a devoted champion." - Kirkus Reviews "Although this fascinating memoir is set hundreds of miles from where most Americans have ever dared to travel, Hensley brings to life this 'little-known part of America' through myriad tales of toil, triumph and the Inupiat Ilitqusiat-the Inupiat spirit. . . . Through his entire adult life, Hensley's mission has been simple: to ensure the Inupiat are allowed to keep their rights and their land. There are rich details of hunting adventures and typical childhood struggles, but the deep-rooted values and strength of the Inupiat people are what make this work truly sing." - Publishers Weekly , Pick of the week, "[A] riveting autobiography. . . told here with a Far Northern twist and an intimacy with the land and the heart."-Timothy Egan, The New York Times Book Review "Hensley's life has followed a remarkable and inspiring arc. .. . This book ishis chance to celebrate and strengthen the spirit of his own people."--Jeff Baker, The Oregonian "Illuminating . . . an entertaining and affecting portrait of a man and his extraordinary milieu." - The Washington Post "Mr. Hensley's account of what it's like to grow up in the far north, fifty miles from the International Date Line, is rarely less than gripping."--Dwight Garner, The New York Times "On one level, this strongly written and evocative book is the story of a man, his people-the Iñupiat, or 'the real people'-and their world and culture. On another, it's the story of the politics of land use and energy development." - The Washington Times "A compelling tale of doing what had to be done and recognizing the spiritual depth and profound love it takes to become a real person in Alaska, or anywhere else." - Bookforum "An enlightening, affirmative look at Inuit culture and history by a devoted champion." - Kirkus Reviews "Although this fascinating memoir is set hundreds of miles from where most Americans have ever dared to travel, Hensley brings to life this 'little-known part of America' through myriad tales of toil, triumph and the Inupiat Ilitqusiat-the Inupiat spirit. . . . Through his entire adult life, Hensley's mission has been simple: to ensure the Inupiat are allowed to keep their rights and their land. There are rich details of hunting adventures and typical childhood struggles, but the deep-rooted values and strength of the Inupiat people are what make this work truly sing." - Publishers Weekly , Pick of the week, "[A] riveting autobiography. . . told here with a Far Northern twist and an intimacy with the land and the heart." -- Timothy Egan, The New York Times Book Review "Hensley's life has followed a remarkable and inspiring arc. . . . This book is his chance to celebrate and strengthen the spirit of his own people." -- Jeff Baker, The Oregonian "Illuminating . . . an entertaining and affecting portrait of a man and his extraordinary milieu." -- The Washington Post "Mr. Hensley's account of what it's like to grow up in the far north, fifty miles from the International Date Line, is rarely less than gripping." -- Dwight Garner, The New York Times "On one level, this strongly written and evocative book is the story of a man, his people--the Iñupiat, or 'the real people'--and their world and culture. On another, it's the story of the politics of land use and energy development." -- The Washington Times "A compelling tale of doing what had to be done and recognizing the spiritual depth and profound love it takes to become a real person in Alaska, or anywhere else." -- Bookforum "An enlightening, affirmative look at Inuit culture and history by a devoted champion." -- Kirkus Reviews "Although this fascinating memoir is set hundreds of miles from where most Americans have ever dared to travel, Hensley brings to life this 'little-known part of America' through myriad tales of toil, triumph and the Inupiat Ilitqusiat--the Inupiat spirit. . . . Through his entire adult life, Hensley's mission has been simple: to ensure the Inupiat are allowed to keep their rights and their land. There are rich details of hunting adventures and typical childhood struggles, but the deep-rooted values and strength of the Inupiat people are what make this work truly sing." -- Publishers Weekly, Pick of the week, Although this fascinating memoir is set hundreds of miles from where most Americans have ever dared to travel, Hensley brings to life this 'little-known part of America' through myriad tales of toil, triumph and the Inupiat Ilitqusiat--the Inupiat spirit. . . . Through his entire adult life, Hensley's mission has been simple: to ensure the Inupiat are allowed to keep their rights and their land. There are rich details of hunting adventures and typical childhood struggles, but the deep-rooted values and strength of the Inupiat people are what make this work truly sing.
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Dewey Decimal979.8/049712 B
SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE Born twenty-nine miles north of the arctic circle, William L. Iggiagruk Hensley was raised to live the seminomadic life that his I upiaq ancestors had lived for thousands of years. In this stirring memoir, he offers us a rare firsthand account of growing up Native Alaskan, and later, in the lower forty-eight, as a fearless advocate for Native land rights. In 1971, after years of tirelessly lobbying the United States government, he played a key role in a landmark victory that enabled the Inupiaq to take charge of their economic and political destiny. Fifty Miles from Tomorrow is "a joyous celebration of Hensley's life among the I upiaq people and of fighting for their rights" ( Library Journal )., A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE An alternately charming and harrowing account of over 50 years of one remarkable native Alaskan's life - from living off the land north of the Arctic Circle, to the Alaskan senate, Hensely is a huge hero to his community. Born twenty-nine miles north of the arctic circle, William L. Iggiagruk Hensley was raised to live the seminomadic life that his Iñupiaq ancestors had lived for thousands of years. In this stirring memoir, he offers us a rare firsthand account of growing up Native Alaskan, and later, in the lower forty-eight, as a fearless advocate for Native land rights. In 1971, after years of tirelessly lobbying the United States government, he played a key role in a landmark victory that enabled the Inupiaq to take charge of their economic and political destiny. Fifty Miles from Tomorrow is "a joyous celebration of Hensley's life among the Iñupiaq people and of fighting for their rights" ( Library Journal )., An alternately charming and harrowing account of over 50 years of one remarkable native Alaskan's life - from living off the land north of the Arctic Circle, to the Alaskan senate, Hensely is a huge hero to his community.
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