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Sacajawea

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I was completely enthralled with this book during the month it took me to read it and now that I have finished it, I feel like I am saying good-bye to a true and valued friend. Anna Lee Waldo has created a scholarly masterpiece that deserves to be read by future generations, not just by North Americans seeking to learn more about their countries, but by people all over the world. Sacagawea's story of perservance, hope and belief in herself are an inspiration for everyone. Although the book covers all of what is known about Sacagawea's life, there appears to be some question as to when and where exactly she died. Waldo presents the known facts and lets the reader decide for him/herself. The book contains hundreds of interesting footnotes as well as a detailed biography. There is also a small, rather inadequate map -- you may find you need to get a larger, clearer one of the area in order to keep up with Sacagawea's travels throughout the west. My only problem with the book was the cover which makes it look like an historical romance which it is decidedly not (although it does contain love and romance and joy as well as sorrow and pain). I am greatful to amazon.com for helping me to find this wonderful book, to echo what jhogan said earlier, why isn't this book better known?

If you're a fan of historical fiction, this is a must-read title.

Waldo has done a superb job in relaying the true story of Sacjawea - Lewis & Clark's guide (and she was oh so much more...). This is a HUGE fictional, yes, but you'll be so absorbed - veritably transported to the time and place - you'll not notice, trust me!

When I got to the end of the book, it was with a sense of accomplishment (it's over 1400 pages) and some regret that it was over (I didn't want it to end!)... mixed feelings, for sure. This is one of my all-time fave fiction titles. Can't recommend it highly enough!

This is one of the best,well writen books that I have read in a long time. I treasure my tattered copy and I urge others to read this great adventure. Ms. Waldo is an excellent writer and her works are a treasure.A large book,even in paperback,over 1400 pages. But once you start reading it will be very hard to put down.I highly recommend it for everyone.

I first read Sacajawea 15 years ago and it became my favorite book. I've had the tattered paperback all this time and last week deciced to reread it. I read all 1400 pages in a week's time and I still claim it in the top five favorite books. Every woman should read this book.

I was in middle school when I first read this book. It took me a whole week to finish, having over 1400 pages. I couldn't put it down. I used to sneak and read it in class. I read while on the bus going to and from school. I would use a flash light while laying in my bed at night and read. I got into trouble one night and the book was taken away from me for a day. Boy was I mad!

I found the story to flow quite well. I was never left with a feeling that something had been left out. I could "feel" all of the emotions that Sacajawea experienced. It makes me feel embarrassed at how the indian nation as a whole has been, and still to this day, treated.

I thoroughly enjoyed every page. I became more interested in history after reading this book. In fact, two days after I finished reading the book the Louis & Clark expedition was brought up in my history class. I had answers to so many of the questions the teacher asked. No one in the class had even heard of Sacajawea, but I had.

I read the book while travelling in our Motor Home along the Lewis & Clark trail and I found it to be most adventurous book I have ever read and I can hardly wait to read it again. It was wonderful and I rate it in the top 5 of all books I have read.

I haven't finished this book yet, but it's a great read, don't get me wrong. I just wanted to comment on the poor editing of the Kindle edition. I really wish that someone (ahem ...AMAZON) had put a little work into proofreading before they Kindle-ized it and charged twice the paperback price. I was willing to pay more (and wait for it to come out on Kindle) because it is such a long book, and thus is way more portable on my Kindle. But there are words that are run together all over the book. I suppose that they were the last/first words in a line in the original book, and so didn't have a space and so therefore in the Kindle edition they are just run together. It's not that it makes it unreadable - it's just annoying and disappointing that they cut corners this way. I guess it's a point of a lot of grumbling among many Kindle readers that the Kindle books are so expensive compared to what it must cost to produce them. I just wish that Amazon would make sure that the quality you get is AT LEAST the same as you'd get if you bought the book.

This was the epic story I have been waiting to read! My mother told me about this book some time ago, and for some reason I never got around to it...I am so glad that I was finally smart enough to pick it up. Sacajawea, her life, her friendships, her loves, her families among many indian and white tribes was amazing. Her adventures almost unbelievable, and it makes me so proud to be not only a woman, but one of native american descent.

All of the characters were multi-dimentional and wonderful people to read about, and sympathise with. All of the Indian beliefs and customs were so interesting, and some were so beautiful that you "believed".

I would reccomend this book to everyone, for it has something FOR everyone...adventure, comedy, tragedy, love, loss, life.

Enjoy, Debbi :)

I felt that I was with Lewis's and Clark's expedition with this wonderful woman-child. I am looking forward to reading a lot more about Sacajawea.This was a "loaned" book and I enjoyed it so much I would like to read it again, so I am purchasing it for myself.

This book was in a word - wonderful. Even if you don't typically read a lot of historical fiction, but have an interest in our nation's history or Native American history, you will thoroughly enjoy this book.

It's interesting from a wide range of spectrums, from the actual Lewis and Clark expedition, to the treatment and role of women, to a clash of cultures and a fight for land, to a love of family and commitment to legacy. The writing is wonderfully detailed, and I enjoyed the quotes at the beginning of each chapter that gave a glimpse into what may happen next. I couldn't put it down.

It's true it's a work of historical FICTION, and based on a series of knowns and unknowns. The writer did a great job of creating her interpretation of the "facts" known about Sacajawea's life. History is an interpretation, and I think this is prime way to get people talking and thinking about what really happened. This book really spawned my interest in the Expedition and American history.