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Touching Spirit Bear Within Cole Matthews lie anger, rage and hate. Cole has been stealing and fighting for years. This time his victim may have permanent brain damage and Cole is in the biggest trouble of his life. Cole is offered Circle Justice: a system based on Native traditions that attempts to provide healing for the criminal offender, the victim and the, community. He says he wants to repent, but in his heart Cole blames his alcoholic mom his, abusive dad, wimpy victim -- everyone but himself -- for his situation. Cole receives a one-year banishment to a remote island. There, he is mauled by a white bear of Native legend. Hideously injured, Cole waits for death his thoughts shift from from anger to humility. To survive, he must stop blaming others and take responsibility for his life. Ben Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots without absolving solving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. Touching Spirit Bear is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing. Price: $8.09 |