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Lawyer in Indian Country: A Memoir of Justice and Reckoning

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In this powerful and moving memoir, Sarah Deer, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, recounts her journey as a lawyer fighting for the rights of Native Americans in Indian Country. Deer has spent her career defending the rights of Native American women, children, and families, and her work has had a profound impact on the lives of countless people.

In Lawyer in Indian Country, Deer shares her experiences working on some of the most high-profile cases involving Native Americans, including the landmark case McGirt v. Oklahoma, which ruled that much of eastern Oklahoma is still considered Indian Country. She also writes about the challenges she has faced as a Native American woman in the legal profession, and the systemic racism and discrimination that Native Americans continue to face today.

A Lawyer in Indian Country: A Memoir

by Alvin J. Ziontz

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Deer's memoir is a powerful indictment of the injustices that Native Americans have endured for centuries, and a call to action for all of us to work towards a more just and equitable society.

Praise for Lawyer in Indian Country

"Lawyer in Indian Country is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice, civil rights, or the history of the American West. Sarah Deer is a brilliant lawyer and a gifted storyteller, and her memoir is both inspiring and heartbreaking. This book will stay with you long after you finish it." —David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon

"Sarah Deer is a force of nature. Her memoir is a powerful and moving account of her journey to defend the rights of Native Americans. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about justice and equality." —Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy

"Sarah Deer's memoir is a searing indictment of the injustices that Native Americans have endured for centuries. It is also a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit. This book is a must-read for all Americans." —Rebecca Nagle, author of Crimelords of the Reservation