The Education of Little Tree

By: Forrest Carter

Narrated by: Johnny Heller

The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression.

”Little Tree" as his grandparents call him, is shown how to hunt and survive in the mountains, to respect nature in the Cherokee Way, taking only what is needed, leaving the rest for nature to run its course.

Little Tree also learns the often-callous ways of white businessmen and tax collectors, and how Granpa, in hilarious vignettes, scares them away from his illegal attempts to enter the cash economy. Granma teaches Little Tree the joys of reading and education. But when Little Tree is taken away by whites for schooling, we learn of the cruelty meted out to Indian children in an attempt to assimilate them and of Little Tree's perception of the Anglo world and how it differs from the Cherokee Way.

A classic of its era, and an enduring audiobook for all ages.

©2008 India Carter, LLC © 1976 by Forrest Carter; Copyright renewed 2004 (P)2014 David N. Wilson

Magically heart warming

Still crying a bit. Such a rich and soulful tale. Wonderful performance. Natural history lovers will love this.

I've seen the movie and book is better

I really enjoyed this book, slightly different from the movie which was also really good. the book has more details and since my great grandmother was Cherokee. the book had special meaning to me. a way to connect to my grandmother's life. I think everyone should check it out.

best education

amazing story about a "real life" education. good for all ages. read it

The best audiobook I’ve had the pleasure of listening to.

I absolutely loved everything about this book/performance.

You should pair this book with listening to the Bear Grease podcast “Conman” series on the author Forrest(Asa) Carter.

Personally Intimate

What a wonderful trip! Back in time to memories of family and true faith. Treating all things with great character and respect. A true 'way' to live in harmony.