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Dakota Warrior

The Story of James R.weddell

By: Gloria Mattioni,Daniele Bolelli

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Dakota Warrior

The Story of James R.weddell

By: Gloria Mattioni,Daniele Bolelli

This book tells of the epic life and legal odyssey of James R. Weddell, a Yankton-Sioux man sentenced to eighty years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. In 1993, Italian journalist, author and documentary producer Gloria Mattioni met James and volunteered to investigate and seek justice. For the following ten years, she spared no efforts to make sure that the case would be reopened and James would win his freedom back. After an exhausting legal battle, James R. Weddell finally walked free on December 18th, 2003. Dakota Warrior is a meditation on what it means to embody the figure of the warrior in our modern society. It is also a breathless tale of daring prison breaks earning Weddell the nickname of the American Indian Houdini, of ending up on America's Most Wanted, of the unyielding fight for the Black Hills--the Lakota sacred lands that were illegally taken by the U.S. government, of political activism, of the shootout and reconciliation with AIM leader Russell Means, of racism and unexpected friendship, of tribal history and strong spiritual beliefs.

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146

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CreateSpace

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ISBN 10

1495963853

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9781495963858

California Sister

By: Gloria Mattioni

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California Sister

By: Gloria Mattioni

This novel moved me to tears in the best way possible. Anyone who has ever been a caretaker or lost someone they love should read this book. It's a heart-wrenching tale of love, sacrifice, and sisterhood." Julee Balko, author of The Things We Keep "In California Sister, Gloria Mattioni explores sibling love and navigating family, distance, and desire. A poignant story of caring and coping and of growing apart and healing together, deftly traversing California to Italy and back. A deeply touching and heartfelt narrative." David Francis, author of The Great Inland Sea, Stray Dog Winter and Wedding Bush Road --- A sister's love versus a cruel fate. A story of fierce love and heartbreaking grief. Claire Waters, an Italian mystery writer living in Los Angeles, rushes to Italy after her older sister's devastating brain-hemorrhage, determined to restore her health-or help her die with dignity. Claire is a gritty decision-maker, a lone wolf who values freedom above all else. Her sister, Ondina-now on the edge of death or living a severely limited life-is wise, cautious, and sociable. They may be different, but have remained close despite the distance. Claire is faced with a dilemma impossible to solve. Would her non-verbal sister want to go on struggling, damaged as she is, or end her suffering? Forsaking her career, Claire hardly leaves her sister's side, refusing to give up the hope of healing. It takes an exhausting and lonely year for stubborn Claire to listen to her silent sister.

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324

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Atmosphere Press

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ISBN 10

1639883991

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9781639883998

Reckless

The Outrageous Lives of Nine Kick-ass Women

By: Gloria Mattioni

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The Outrageous Lives of Nine Kick-ass Women

By: Gloria Mattioni

Recounts the stories of nine women who made unconventional choices in order to bring about remarkable life achievements, including World Series of Poker Tournament champion Annie Duke, Iditarod winner Libby Riddles, and Playboy model-turned-marine life advocate Lisa Distefano. Original.

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199

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Seal Press (CA)

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1580051480

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9781580051484

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