Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir

What do you think of Miranda’s assertion that her father embodied a legacy of violence inherited from the missions? Compare and contrast this to her half sister’s assessment.

Why do you think Miranda regards her Indigenous heritage as the “most precious part” of her identity?

How does Bad Indians address the historical and contemporary problems of sexual violence?

What do Miranda’s own creative compositions contribute to the book?

Why do you think the book is subtitled, “A Tribal Memoir”?

Why do you think Miranda refers to herself as motherless, especially given that her father also left home for long periods?

Why does Miranda emphasize “transformation” and/or “reinvention”?

What does Bad Indians reveal about California’s history?