Review of Weeping Goes Unheard

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Weeping Goes Unheard" by Lucia Mann.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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This book talks about true events. The First Nation community has suffered at the hands of Canada's rulers for centuries. The Canadian government destroyed many Indigenous lives by stealing their territories, forcing them to give up on their culture, forcing children into residential schools, abducting Indigenous women, and more. It continues to this day.

Weeping Goes Unheard: Sacred Tears for Indigenous Victims of Racial Genocide by Lucia Mann is an insightful book where the author boldly exposes the abuse of Indigenous people by the Canadian government. As gruesome as the content was, it was an accurate portrayal of real life. Mann did good research on not only the historical events, but also on the indigenous culture and beliefs. We could feel the author's passion for this subject during our reading. She gave a voice to those whose weeping are unheard by documenting the covered-up part of history that the Canadian government is guilty of.

First off, I liked everything about this book. From the beginning to the end, I felt hatred and rage towards the oppressors of the First Nations. The book was written in a way that didn't just state events, but vividly described some examples from the victims' eyes. It resulted in the readers feeling more empathy, and it made us realize how messed up the rulers of this country can be.

Another thing I appreciate is the construction of this book. There is an inspiring quote at the beginning of each chapter. The timeline and perspectives change swiftly but naturally. We jump from past to present and see the injustices lived by the victims from their point of view. But the writer still managed to create no confusion. In my opinion, these techniques make the book much more engaging for the readers. Pictures and maps were also included, which I find great.

I rate Weeping Goes Unheard: Sacred Tears for Indigenous Victims of Racial Genocide by Lucia Mann 4 out of 4 stars. Everything was clear, to the point, and very informative. I have nothing negative to say about it. I have not noticed any grammar mistakes or typos, so I believe it was edited professionally. I would not recommend this book to young readers or sensitive people because it contains triggering topics such as genocide, torture, racism, sexual harassment, threats, murder, etc. The descriptions are pretty vivid too. I don't have any specific audience to recommend this to. I think that everyone should read this book, as it is very insightful and gives us an idea of how cruel the secrets of the government can be.

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[Tarie07]

Coming from an African country that was once under the rule of oppressors makes me want to read this book. It would help understand the long-term effects it has left on my country. Thanks for the wonderful review.

[reviewinraven]

This book has definitely piqued my interest, and I especially like how the author does not hold back in portraying real life events. I would consider reading this book as I feel like I could learn a lot from it. Thank you so much for your insightful review!