This beautifully written book; now in its second edition; tells the haunting saga of a quintessentially American family. In the late 1790s; Shoe Boots; a famed Cherokee warrior and successful farmer; acquired an African slave named Doll. Over the next thirty years; Shoe Boots and Doll lived together as master and slave and also as lifelong partners who; with their children and grandchildren; experienced key events in American history—including slavery; the Creek War; the founding of the Cherokee Nation and subsequent removal of Native Americans along the Trail of Tears; and the Civil War. This is the gripping story of their lives; in slavery and in freedom. Meticulously crafted from historical and literary sources; Ties That Bind vividly portrays the members of the Shoeboots family. Doll emerges as an especially poignant character; whose life is mostly known through the records of things done to her—her purchase; her marriage; the loss of her children—but also through her moving petition to the federal government for the pension owed to her as Shoe Boots's widow. A sensitive rendition of the hard realities of black slavery within Native American nations; the book provides the fullest picture we have of the myriad complexities; ironies; and tensions among African Americans; Native Americans; and whites in the first half of the nineteenth century. Updated with a new preface and an appendix of key primary sources; this remains an essential book for students of Native American history; African American history; and the history of race and ethnicity in the United States.
#313326 in Books 2011-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.25 #File Name: 0520274563328 pages
Review
48 of 49 people found the following review helpful. The Wonderful Dr. Q .. A true storyBy TerryHow wonderful it was to read such an awe inspiring life story written by such an amazing person. Dr. Q reminds me of the meek lamb who turned into the ferocious lion; while at the same time being as cuddly as a kitten because of the way he treats everyone around him. I have come to know him in a way that I never knew was possible. And that was just from reading the first 2 chapters! I now understand why he treats all of his patients in the manner that he does and why he has such empathy for everyone.I came to know Dr. Alfredo-Quinones-Hinojosa a/k/a/ Dr. Q on February 3; 2009 after finding out that I had a brain tumor late December of 2008. When Dr. Q walked into the room there was a bright light emanating from him that assured both me and my husband that we had found the right Doctor for us to have managed my care. He not only reassured me that he would do his best to help me; but he also assured my husband that he would help us both by doing the best he could.Just like his fierce determination to come to the United States to find a better life for not only himself; but for his whole family; Dr. Q has made his life's goal to find a cure for the abominable disease known as Brain Cancer just as vehement.It has been both an honor and a pleasure to be associated with a doctor whose fervent goal is not only the eradication of brain cancer; but the high demand he makes of himself not only to be a good doctor; but a magnificent person in general. Dr. Q takes this journey of his life above and beyond the likes of anyone else you will ever know. Read his story to find out why we patients love him so much! I am now; more than ever more adamant about my ability to do what I can to help him in his cause.12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Dr. Quinones memoirBy Jane G ZweigDr. Quinones memoir is an excellent read. I know Dr. Quinones as a wonderful brain surgeon as I am a "wait and see" patient. In reading his memoir; I now understand why I respect and like this man so much. He is what he writes. And his challenge of balancing work; private life; and family is real but as a patient I never feel as though he isn't spending time with me. He is as compassionate and passionate about his work as he writes. His love of his family is apparent as he has said to me many times; I treat my patients as though they are my family and I wouldn't do anything unnecessary to my family. And his job is to operate on brains. I am so lucky to have Dr. Q as a doctor.I would highly recommend this book. For those of you who might have had negative experiences with doctors; this book will lift your spirits. Dr. Q is the kind of doctor everyone should have.The book is well written; reads very fast (I read the book in a day and a half) and is truly a remarkable story. The American dream has been achieved by Dr. Q though his passion lies in finding a cure for brain cancer. I am convinced that he will win a Nobel Prize someday for finding a cure for brain cancer. He will not rest until a cure is found.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Joyful NeurosurgeonBy Kindle Customer. crumpywonderful account about a wonderful person becoming a renowned neurosurgeon! He battles all kinds of challenges in his life; and inspires others. He must be a true friend to colleagues; students; and most of all his patients!
