42 pages 1 hour read

Alicia Elliott

A Mind Spread Out on the Ground

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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A Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott is celebrated for its raw and powerful essays that navigate personal and collective Indigenous experiences. Critics commend Elliott's poignant, eloquent writing and deep reflections on identity, mental health, and colonization. Some suggest the emotional intensity and interwoven narrative may challenge less prepared readers, but overall, it’s a profoundly impactful read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Mind Spread Out on the Ground?

Readers who appreciate thought-provoking, introspective essays on Indigenous identity, mental health, and personal and societal struggles will find A Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott compelling. Fans of Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven or Roxane Gay's Hunger will also resonate with Elliott's candid and poignant storytelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Race / Racism
Social Justice
Mental Illness
Period
Colonialism / Postcolonialism
Themes
Identity: Race
Identity: Gender
Society: Colonialism