Half-Breed Diné: Bilagáana Growing Up on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona
Half-Breed Diné: Bilagáana Growing Up on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona by Verna Mae Begay is a poignant memoir published by Fideli Publishing Incorporated on February 5, 2024. This 294-page book is written in English and offers an insightful account of the author’s life, detailing her experiences from her birth in an earthen floored hogan on the Navajo Reservation in northern Arizona to her education in government-run boarding schools.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal challenges with the broader history of the Navajo tribe. The memoir explores themes of resilience as Begay navigates societal expectations, including the denial of her marriage to the man she loved and her struggle for her birthright. Despite these obstacles, she pursued a career in the medical field and provided care for various individuals, including those from affluent backgrounds. The book also highlights her dedication to raising nine children, emphasizing their development into productive members of society.
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A fascinating life story
intertwined with the history
of the Navajo tribe.
This is the story of a woman born in an earthen floored hogan on the Navajo Reservation in northern Arizona, educated in government-run boarding schools, denied marriage to the man she loved in favor of tradition and denied her birthright by family.
Despite these roadblocks, she continued her education in the medical field. At times, she was sought out by the rich and famous people to provide care for their loved ones. Her hard work and dedication, plus the help of her common law husband resulted in raising her family of nine children to become productive members of society.
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