53 pages • 1 hour read
Mary Crow DogLakota Woman
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1990A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Published in 1990, Lakota Woman is a memoir by Mary Crow Dog, member of the Brule Tribe of the Western Sioux and activist in the American Indian Movement. The book recounts her developing awareness of the subjugation faced by her people and women in her tribe. She explores the impact of government oppression on reservations and how the American Indian Movement helps her reconnect with her religion and traditions, ultimately becoming a traditional Sioux woman. The book covers sensitive topics such as racial discrimination, sexual assault, and systemic oppression.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mary Crow Dog's memoir Lakota Woman is widely praised for its raw authenticity and profound cultural insights into Native American life. Readers commend its powerful narrative and emotional depth, vividly illustrating struggles and resilience. However, some criticize its pacing and nonlinear storytelling. Overall, it offers a compelling, albeit challenging, read.
Who Should Read Lakota Woman?
Readers of Lakota Woman by Mary Crow Dog, who will appreciate its powerful narrative, often enjoy memoirs grounded in social justice and cultural identity. Comparable to titles like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, these readers seek profound, firsthand accounts of resilience and transformation.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
970L