Description
This poignant novel recounts the story of Little Tree, an orphaned boy raised in the Appalachian Mountains during the Great Depression by his wise Cherokee grandparents. Through their guidance, he learns the profound lessons of the Cherokee Way—respect for nature, self-sufficiency, and the importance of community. As Little Tree navigates the clash between his traditional upbringing and the encroaching modern world, he experiences both the warmth of familial love and the harsh realities of prejudice and forced assimilation. Forrest Carter's evocative prose brings to life a timeless tale of resilience, cultural identity, and the enduring power of education, both formal and spiritual.
Available Editions
paperback
University of New Mexico Press
Published Aug 31, 2001
228 pages
ISBN: 9780826328090
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Details
First Published
1976
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter.