The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdrich
The novel presents the story of Father Damien Modeste, a beloved figure who has served the Ojibwe Native American community at Little No Horse for over a century. As death approaches, Father Damien pens a letter to the Pope revealing his true identity; he is a woman named Agnes DeWitt who adopted the disguise of a priest after the real Father Damien died. The narrative explores themes of faith, identity, and the often complex relationship between Native American communities and the Catholic Church.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 361
- Original Language
- English
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