Sherman Alexie

[Duane Pasco]

Jeff.........
	Thanks for that. I've read quite a bit of his stuff. and attended a  
lecture, which was funnier than hell. He may be as good a stand up  
comedian as he is an author. I must admit, however that I don't care  
much for his poetry. That's my fault. I'm uneducated and fail to  
understand poetry that doesn't rhyme.
	I went to a panel of western authors several years ago at the  
Seattle library. Each had a twenty minute allotted time to say a few  
words. I had only heard of the guy at that point in time and had yet  
to read any of his stuff. I thought it would all be about white guy  
bashing, but I was pleasantly surprised when his first words were, "  
I love America. I love America because it has libraries and we can go  
there and read and learn, etc, etc."
	 I have liked him ever since that night.
	My favorite book by him was entitled "Indian Killer", a somewhat  
dark novel, but he described all the parts of Seattle that I am  
familiar with, that is, the seedier sections from my drinking days.  
He also spoke about working construction on high buildings and did  
quite well, leading me to think that he may possibly have some  
experience.
	Hope your health is better and your outlook is positive.
	 I appreciate everything you have done.
Duane

On Aug 12, 2009, at 9:48 AM, Jeffrey Kopp wrote:

> Fiction by Sherman Alexie in the current New Yorker:
>
> http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/features/ 
> 2009/08/10/090810fi_fiction_alexie
>
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