“Above all, Antoine is a Dene artist, with his own writing style and way of telling stories. From his experience, including being in Indian residential school, he tells us his views. This includes comparing the Jewish holocaust to the Dene experience within Canada. He is able to bring his wit and humour forward to demonstrate that Canada ‎has a lot of work to do in dispelling the myth that First Nations were discovered.” —Bill Erasmus, Dene National Chief/AFN Regional Chief (NWT)

“Always witty, humorous, artistic and original with a twinkle in his eye, Antoine gives us his unique perspective on the life of a truly Northern Dene Aboriginal.” —Hon. Bob McLeod, Premier, Northwest Territories

“Antoine Mountain’s book is braided with the northern spirit and is a treasure of knowledge for the world. I am in awe of his talent, his humility, his gifts. This is a life’s work and it is spectacular! Mahsi cho, Antoine!” —Richard Van Camp, Tlicho Dene, author of The Lesser Blessed and We Sang You Home

“His writing can be needle sharp, but rarely direct—this is no linear autobiography, but an evocative story that winds back and forth from past to present, from the broad historical interaction of Indigenous peoples and Europeans to his own personal details.” —Maclean’s

“The story Mountain has to tell in his new memoir is a difficult read. It includes the cultural genocide, sexual and physical abuse he and his generation (and earlier cohorts of Indigenous kids) experienced in residential schools, and his years lost to alcohol and rootlessness. Yet in the end it is a triumphant narrative of recovery and renewal. Mountain has rediscovered his Dene roots and has emerged as an important visual artist, journalist and activist. This book records how he found his way home, and his commitment to helping other Dene people make that journey of return. . . . Highly recommended.” —Vancouver Sun

“Highly recommended.” —Crag and Canyon