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Read with older eyes than a young adult, I found this book to touch me deeply, almost epically. The landscape is open and holds the story for all to see clearly. Our world is always changing. Family, society and community don't seem to stand a chance with the march of natural disasters, disease, war and politics. So, it is in our history as well as in Barrows, Alaska. The blending of cultures seems more graceful with the presence of a kind school teacher and the clouded eyes, yet all seeing eyes of the grandmother and others holding the history of their community in their hearts and heads.
I wish I could be a youngster and read this and compare it to my present response. This book was suggested reading on a list, however, it was out of print, so I read it after my conference. I did hear that it may be republished, so here's hoping.


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Blessing Bead Debby Dahl Edwardson 9780374308056 Books Reviews

I loved this story! It is a multi generational story of young girls living in the Arctic Circle. Each set of girls are living in different time periods, yet they each have strong family bonds. I feel this would be an excellent tool to use in the classroom for teachers that want to focus on the people group Inuit/Eskimo/Arctic Circle.
The vivid imagery of the area where they live is brought to life in my mind the chill of the weather, the clothing they wear, the food that they eat, the landscape.
We are named for those who have passed on. Our names come with their
own kinship, their own memories.

Blessing's Bead opens on a trade fair on mainland Alaska in the time of
caribou-skin tents, native dances, and caribou-skin tents. It introduces Nutaaq,
a strong-willed young girl, many of whose characteristics carry through to her
namesake descendent seventy years afterward. At the dramatic denouement of
Nataaq senior's story, Blessing's Bead morphs into the tale of a Native Alaskan
girl and her quest for identity. Removed from an alcoholic mother, Nutaaq
(called Blessing in her Americanized home) and her brother are sent to live with
their grandmother in a community still strongly tied to its native heritage.
Caught between the life she has always known and a new life that feels more
natural than anything has before, Nataaq must learn about where she came from
before she can move forward.

Based on a true story, the Debby Dahl Edwardson brings to
life realistic characters and real events that influenced her
life in 1980s Alaska (around the fall of the Ice Curtain that separated Alaska
from Russia). The novella is laced with native Inupiaq words and authentic
indigenous names that are confusing at first, but come together as one
continues reading. The story is genuinely interesting, especially the beginning
chapters which flash back to a time before the Cold War and give the story
depth. Personally, I was disappointed when the story morphed into an
adolescent's search for acceptance; Blessing's Bead would be enjoyed by middle
school girls seeking an interesting twist on the timeless (if somewhat cliche)
themes of identity and the meaning of family.

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A lovely story for all ages. I enjoyed it and gave it to my grandchildren
I liked it and gave one of them to my friend also...thank you so much for getting them to me safely.
This story based on historical facts is a wonderful read. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading historical fiction.
The Blessing Bead book is one of many that I have purchased and it will become a reading resource for next year's English.
Great ya book
Read with older eyes than a young adult, I found this book to touch me deeply, almost epically. The landscape is open and holds the story for all to see clearly. Our world is always changing. Family, society and community don't seem to stand a chance with the march of natural disasters, disease, war and politics. So, it is in our history as well as in Barrows, Alaska. The blending of cultures seems more graceful with the presence of a kind school teacher and the clouded eyes, yet all seeing eyes of the grandmother and others holding the history of their community in their hearts and heads.
I wish I could be a youngster and read this and compare it to my present response. This book was suggested reading on a list, however, it was out of print, so I read it after my conference. I did hear that it may be republished, so here's hoping.