Speak to Me in Indian: A Novel

By David Gidmark

Shane Bearskin, a young Cree man from James Bay, and Theresa Wawati, an Algonquin woman from northern Quebec, are united by a profound love for each other and a visceral attachment to their heritage. Theresa is determined to become a lawyer to defend her Algonquin nation whose lands and way of life are constantly encroached upon. When Theresa is diagnosed with terminal leukemia and given a year to live, they decide to live out their dream of returning to live in the bush like their ancestors and also have a baby. With Speak to Me in Indian, David Gidmark has captured the aching beauty of life and the passionate longing for freedom that, despite all odds, breathe hope in human beings worldwide.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Independent Publishers Group
• Release date: Sep 14, 2015
• ISBN: 9781771860567

David Gidmark

David Gidmark was born in Wisconsin. Author of ten books, including Birchbark Canoe: Living Among the Algonquin, called “A Canadian Outdoor Classic” by CBC, he has written articles for many publications. He has lectured on the birchbark canoe in Canada, Europe, and the United States, including at the Smithsonian Institution. A canoe he made is in the National Collection of the National Museums of Canada. David Gidmark speaks several languages including English, French, Algonquin, and Tahitian. He lives in Maniwaki, Québec.