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A Yellow Raft in Blue Water
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"A Yellow Raft in Blue Water" Quotes

Three generations of Native American women confront their family's secrets and struggles.

Quotes

I think things are just the way they are, and they have to be that way.

Michael Dorris

acceptance

If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.

Michael Dorris

kindness

Sometimes I think it would be better if I never said anything at all.

Michael Dorris

regret

I think I'm better off on my own.

Michael Dorris

independence

I never said I was perfect.

Michael Dorris

self-acceptance

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that I'm just a stupid old Indian.

Michael Dorris

stereotypes

I don't think it's anybody's business but my own.

Michael Dorris

privacy

I don't want any special treatment.

Michael Dorris

equality

I'll never be able to forget what happened to me.

Michael Dorris

trauma

I don't need anybody feeling sorry for me.

Michael Dorris

self-reliance