Sasha Lapointe's Thunder Song is a powerful essay collection exploring Indigenous identity, intergenerational trauma, and the journey toward healing. Through personal narrative blending memoir with cultural history, Lapointe examines what it means to be Coast Salish in contemporary America, navigating the weight of colonial violence while reclaiming traditional knowledge and connection. The essays become both witness to pain and celebration of resilience, revealing how storytelling itself can be a form of survival.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Lapointe writes with a raw honesty that refuses to sanitize trauma or romanticize healing. These essays remind us that recovery isn't linear, that Indigenous identity is lived in the present tense, and that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is tell our own stories on our own terms.

DETAILS: • Author: Sasha Lapointe • Publisher: Counterpoint LLC • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: March 4, 2025 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days