An unflinching memoir of addiction, intergenerational trauma, and
the wounds of sexual assault from a resilient, emerging Indigenous
voice. Helen Knott, a highly accomplished Indigenous woman, seems
to have it all. But in her memoir, she offers a different
perspective. In My Own Moccasins is an unflinching account of
addiction, intergenerational trauma, and the wounds brought on by
sexual violence. It is also the story of sisterhood, the power of
ceremony, the love of family, and the possibility of redemption.
With gripping moments of withdrawal, times of spiritual awareness,
and historical insights going back to the signing of Treaty 8 by
her great-great grandfather, Chief Bigfoot, her journey exposes the
legacy of colonialism, while reclaiming her spirit. " In My Own
Moccasins never flinches. The story goes dark, and then darker. We
live in an era where Indigenous women routinely go missing, our
youth are killed and disposed of like trash, and the road to
justice doesn't seem to run through the rez. Knott's journey is
familiar, filled with the fallout of residential school, racial
injustice, alcoholism, drugs, and despair. But she skillfully draws
us along and opens up her life, her family, and her communities to
show us a way forward. It's the best kind of memoir: clear-eyed,
generous, and glorious....Bear witness to the emergence of one of
the most powerful voices of her generation." - Eden Robinson,
author of Son of a Trickster and Monkey Beach (from the foreword)
"Helen Knott speaks truth to the experience of Indigenous women
living through the violence of colonized spaces and she does so
with grace, beauty and a ferocity that makes me feel so proud." -
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson , author of This Accident of Being Lost
"Helen writes beautifully and painfully, about her own life and the
lives of many of our sisters. A strong, gentle voice removing the
colonial blanket and exposing truth." - Maria Campbell , author of
Halfbreed "An incredible debut that documents how trauma and
addiction can be turned into healing and love. I am in awe of Helen
Knott and her courage. I am a fan for life. Wow." - Richard Van
Camp , author of The Lesser Blessed "Heartfelt, heartbreaking,
triumphant and raw, In My Own Moccasins is a must-read for anyone
who's ever felt lost in their life... Actually, it's a must-read
for anyone who appreciates stories of struggle, redemption and
healing. Knott's writing is confident, clear, powerful and
inspiring." - Jowita Bydlowska , author of Guy: A Novel and Drunk
Mom "Powerful, filled with emotion." - Carol Daniels, author of
Bearskin Diary and Hiraeth "A beautiful rendering of how recovery
for our peoples is inevitably about reconnecting with Indigenous
identities, lands, cultural and healing practices." - Kim Anderson
, author of Reconstructing Native Womenhood
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