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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A powerful work of visual nonfiction about three generations of an Apache family struggling to protect sacred land from a multinational mining corporation, by MacArthur “Genius” and National Book Award finalist Lauren Redniss, the acclaimed author of Thunder & Lightning.
“Brilliant . . . virtuosic . . . a master storyteller of a new order.”—Eliza Griswold, The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS
Oak Flat is a serene high-elevation mesa that sits above the southeastern Arizona desert, fifteen miles to the west of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. For the San Carlos tribe, Oak Flat is a holy place, an ancient burial ground and religious site where Apache girls celebrate the coming-of-age ritual known as the Sunrise Ceremony. In 1995, a massive untapped copper reserve was discovered nearby. A decade later, a law was passed transferring the area to a private company, whose planned copper mine will wipe Oak Flat off the map—sending its natural springs, petroglyph-covered rocks, and old-growth trees tumbling into a void.
Redniss’s deep reporting and haunting artwork anchor this mesmerizing human narrative. Oak Flat tells the story of a race-against-time struggle for a swath of American land, which pits one of the poorest communities in the United States against the federal government and two of the world’s largest mining conglomerates. The book follows the fortunes of two families with profound connections to the contested site: the Nosies, an Apache family whose teenage daughter is an activist and leader in the Oak Flat fight, and the Gorhams, a mining family whose patriarch was a sheriff in the lawless early days of Arizona statehood. The still-unresolved Oak Flat conflict is ripped from today’s headlines, but its story resonates with foundational American themes: the saga of westward expansion, the resistance and resilience of Native peoples, and the efforts of profiteers to control the land and unearth treasure beneath it while the lives of individuals hang in the balance.
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Discover the powerful and gripping story of Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West. This national bestseller by acclaimed author Lauren Redniss takes you on a visual journey through three generations of an Apache family as they struggle to protect their sacred land from a multinational mining corporation. Redniss, a MacArthur "Genius" and National Book Award finalist, is a master storyteller who brings this important narrative to life with her virtuosic storytelling skills. Brace yourself for a captivating read that will leave you in awe.
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Oak Flat, a serene high-elevation mesa that holds great significance for the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. For the Apache tribe, this land is not just a physical place, but a holy ground, an ancient burial site, and the location of the sacred Sunrise Ceremony. However, their cherished land is under threat. In 1995, a massive copper reserve was discovered nearby, leading to a law that transferred the area to a private company. If the planned copper mine goes ahead, Oak Flat will be obliterated, erasing its natural beauty, petroglyph-covered rocks, and ancient trees.
Redniss's deep reporting combined with her haunting artwork creates a compelling narrative that delves into a race-against-time struggle for American land. Join the fight alongside one of the poorest communities in the United States as they go head-to-head against the federal government and two mining conglomerates. Through the eyes of the Nosie family, an Apache family whose teenage daughter emerges as a fearless activist and leader in the battle for Oak Flat, and the Gorham family, a mining family with deep ties to the area, you'll experience the intensity and emotional weight of this ongoing conflict.
Oak Flat is not just a story ripped from today's headlines; it embodies the spirit of America's past and present. From the saga of westward expansion to the resistance and resilience of Native peoples, this book explores the profound themes of our nation's history. It exposes the relentless pursuit of profit, the struggles of communities fighting for their rights, and the fragile balance between progress and preservation. Don't miss out on this remarkable and timely book that uncovers the hidden truths behind the fight over land and treasure.
Join the fight for Oak Flat, an essential battle that intertwines the richness of history, the power of communities, and the importance of preserving sacred land. Take action now and order your copy of Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West today!
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