Approaching Fire

I usually begin two books at the same time to see which one gets me to keep going. I started Jonny Appleseed at the same time as this one so.... I think the format of the book is interesting and even her connection to Métis identity through famous fiddler Bob Goulet - recognized by most as Métis. I d......more

I am always looking to learn more about Indigenous Peoples, and I was honoured to learn more about Métis peoples from Michelle Porter. This is a collection of musicology, poetry, photographs, and letters. Porter is on a search to understand and learn more about her great-grandfather but ends up with......more

I read this book for the High Plains Book Awards in the Creative Nonfiction category. The author uses multiple vehicles to share her story of searching for her grandfather and the legacy he left through his music. In Approaching Fire, Michelle Porter embarks on a quest to find her great-grandfather,......more

I didn’t know what to expect from this book but it definitely wasn’t this style. I really liked how it flowed between prose, poetry, news clippings, and letters. I like the theme of fire throughout the book but sometimes it felt a bit forced, and I don’t know how it all necessarily ties together wit......more