Perma Red

By: Debra Magpie Earling

Narrated by: Katie Anvil Rich, Jason Grasl

On the Flathead Indian Reservation, summer is ending, and Louise White Elk is determined to forge her own path. Raised by her Grandmother Magpie after the death of her mother, Louise and her younger sister have grown up into the harsh social and physical landscape of western Montana in the 1940s, where Native people endure boarding schools and life far from home. As she approaches adulthood, Louise hopes to create an independent life for herself and an improved future for her family—but three persistent men have other plans.

Since childhood, Louise has been pursued by Baptiste Yellow Knife, feared not only for his rough-and-tumble ways, but also for the preternatural gifts of his bloodline. Baptiste's rival is his cousin, Charlie Kicking Woman: a man caught between worlds, torn between his duty as a tribal officer and his fascination with Louise. And then there is Harvey Stoner. The white real estate mogul can offer Louise her wildest dreams of freedom, but at what cost?

As tensions mount, Louise finds herself trying to outrun the bitter clutches of winter and the will of powerful men, facing choices that will alter her life—and end another's—forever.

©2002 Debra Magpie Earling (P)2023 Tantor

Memories of Indigenous people gone

The book Permared reflects on the experiences of Native nations the lost their lives to boarding schools and those who used the power of their ancestors to survive. This story was amazing to push up emotions of recognizing that the indigenous peoples are survivors and dealt with racism to try and be their own person. Outstanding story line and creative storytelling. Phidamayaye (thank you)

The reality and spirituality of the story

I loved how well this story was described, it shares a real and very raw side of what native women go through to this day.

loved this!

Riveting story with a surprise happy ending. Beguiling life stories that collide due to the power of a beautiful woman.

The hopelessness

I liked that it kept moving, kept me interested. Well written, rather harsh, but great characters and well written.

The ending

Loved the whole story. Great realizations of life changes and experiences. Would make a good movie to watch. They should consider making it into a movie.