Common Reading 2017 18 | "The Round House" by Louise Erdrich

Building community, enriching curriculum, and engaging research through the shared reading of an important book-this is what Common Reading at UO is about.
Common Reading at UO began in 2009 as an initiative of the Clark Honors College. In 2014, it expanded to include all first-year students. Common Reading is coordinated by the Division of Undergraduate Studies, with support from the Office of the President, the Division of Student Life, and the Division of Equity and Inclusion.
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Louise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) has long been hailed as one of the most important writers in contemporary Native fiction, and The Round House is perhaps her most brilliantly realized narrative. Told from the perspective of a young adult narrator, with a great deal of humor and warmth, the book deals directly with questions of tribal sovereignty, federal Indian policy, sexual violence, social justice and individual accountability. The novel manages to broach horrific scenes of injustice with great delicacy, modeling a discourse that tackles the most searing questions of our time with empathy and hope.
This book contains experiences of physical and sexual violence. Please take care of yourself while reading it. If you want to talk to someone for support related to these topics see safe.uoregon.edu
Learn more about the 2017-2018 UO Common Reading selection here: commonreading.uoregon.edu/roundhouse
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Actor Credit: Aaron Schain