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Don't Let the Sun Step Over You: A White Mountain Apache Family Life, 1860–1975

Eva Tulene Watt
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Don't Let the Sun Step Over You: A White Mountain Apache Family Life, 1860–1975

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Eva Tulene Watt

Don't Let the Sun Step Over You: A White Mountain Apache Family Life, 1860–1975

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

White Mountain, Arizona • 1860-1970s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

Don't Let the Sun Step Over You: A White Mountain Apache Family Life, 1860–1975 by Eva Tulene Watt chronicles the experiences of a White Mountain Apache family over more than a century. Through personal narratives, the book provides insight into the cultural, social, and historical changes impacting the family and their community, highlighting resilience and continuity.

Informative

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

71 ratings

77%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Don't Let the Sun Step Over You: A White Mountain Apache Family Life, 1860–1975 by Eva Tulene Watt has been praised for its authentic portrayal of Apache culture and rich historical context. However, some critics note that its narrative style occasionally lacks fluidity. The memoir's detailed storytelling offers a compelling view of family and community resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Don't Let the Sun Step Over You: A White Mountain Apache Family Life, 1860–1975?

Readers interested in Native American history, memoirs, and cultural studies would enjoy Don't Let the Sun Step Over You. Fans of Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee or Louise Erdrich's works might also appreciate the personal and communal narratives within this book.

4.2

71 ratings

77%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

White Mountain, Arizona • 1860-1970s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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