No Turning Back : A Hopi Indian Woman's Struggle to Live in Two Worlds - Softcover

Polingaysi Qoyawayma; Vada F. Carlson; Elizabeth Q. White

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826304397 ISBN 13: 9780826304391

Publisher: University of New Mexico Press, 1977

Synopsis

This is the story of the Hopi woman who chose in her early youth to live in the white man's world. She became known as Elizabeth Q. White. Born at Old Oraibi, Arizona, she was of the first Hopi children to be educated in white schools. Later she was the first Hopi to become a teacher in those schools. Here her biographer records Qoyowayma's break with the traditions of her people and her struggle to gain acceptance for her radical teaching methods.

Throughout her life this remarkable woman has held to the best in Hopi culture and has fought to maintain it in the lives of her students. Her story, rich in information on Hopi legend and ceremony, is a moving introduction to the Hopi way of life.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Biography of a Hopi Indian woman and her career as an educator.

Review:

"One of the rare and important documents of the Indian experience."

One of the rare and important documents of the Indian experience.

A landmark in the saga of the American Indians struggle to bridge the gap between two cultures.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0826304397
• ISBN 13: 9780826304391
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 188