Michael Dorris
Michael Dorris was an American author and anthropologist known for his poignant storytelling and exploration of Native American themes. Born in 1945, he was a founding director of Dartmouth College's Native American Studies program. Dorris gained acclaim for his novel "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water" and his memoir "The Broken Cord," which highlighted Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. His works are celebrated for their insightful examination of cultural identity and family dynamics.
Book summaries for books written by Michael Dorris
Quotes
I think things are just the way they are, and they have to be that way.
If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
Sometimes I think it would be better if I never said anything at all.
I think I'm better off on my own.
I never said I was perfect.
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that I'm just a stupid old Indian.
I don't think it's anybody's business but my own.
I don't want any special treatment.
I'll never be able to forget what happened to me.
I don't need anybody feeling sorry for me.
Sometimes it's better to keep your mouth shut.
I'm not going to let anybody walk all over me.