Lost From The Ottawa: The Story Of The Journey Back (Paperback)

~ Pun Plamondon (Author) "Among the Ottawa of the Great Lakes Basin and beyond there is an ancient tradition still carried out in a handful of old-time Ottawa families..." (more)
Key Phrases: Ann Arbor, Traverse City, The Burger (more...)

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A unique and compelling account of his odyssey -- John Sinclair

A unique and compelling account of his odyssey --John Sinclair

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An adopted "no-brand kid," this is compellingly accessible, and always rivetting autobiography of a man who came of age in the 60s counter-culture, dropped out, and rediscovered his Native heritage, to become a respected Odawa tribal elder. A rollicking ride through the 60s, life underground, Europe, Algeria (with a certain Mr Cleaver), and back again. One of the finest 60s memoirs I've been fortunate enough to read, for sure. And worth every penny.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 412 pages
• Publisher: plamondon Inc (December 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891143212
• ISBN-13: 978-1891143212
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #790,954 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Authentic View of 60s Culture, August 18, 2006

By	AA Dude "AAD" (Ann Arbor, Michigan) - See all my reviews

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I actually saw the author at a meeting of the Ann Arbor School Board in the late 60's. He was a frightening figure with his wild hair, dark skin and pose of hard-core rebel activist. Ironically, he admits in the book that he was trying to play such a role and regrets his naivete. Throughout the book he is candid of his own lapses of judgment and lack of maturity. Ironically his biggest problem was not with the 60s drugs of marijuana and hallucinogens, but with alcohol. His glimpse into the hippie culture of drugs and rebellion is unparalled because he was and is probably the one person whose life epitomizes it. Yet he clearly understands, better than any writer or columnist what the 60's were all about and equally clear what we are all up against if we want to change society. It is not only the President and all the reactionary Republicans. It is our own families, neighborhoods, businesses...the entire society that supports the current way of life. While the book is entertaining, enlightening, and shocking throughout, the most dramatic section is the story of his trial before the Supreme Court. It is damning in its portrayal of William Rehnquist as a member of the Justice Department. It tells how some of the members of the Court turned their backs on the government lawyers as they presented their case. The judgment was 9-0 for Plamondon, but more intriguing is that the decision was announced the day before the Watergate break-in. This is one of the best, most honest and forthright autobiographies I have read. The only thing I can say against the book is that I never liked the MC-5.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read, November 12, 2005

By	Tamala Gage "East Song" (Roscommon, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not your typical Native read. Sheds a lot of light into a person's own search for their personal roots and "feelings" of connectedness. And the power that one or two solid teachers can have in helping us heal. MegWetch.