A Pro-American Dream American Indian
Native American author Sherman Alexie, speaking at a panel discussion in France "about whether the world still believes in the American dream," quoted in What the French love about America:
I've always thought the American Dream was, or at least could be, about something other than becoming a millionaire. Still, Mr. Alexie's words are welcome.
Native American author Sherman Alexie, speaking at a panel discussion in France "about whether the world still believes in the American dream," quoted in What the French love about America:
- "I see white American writers on these stages disparaging the country, when everything they have is because of that country. The dream has not died. I am a millionaire because of my imagination. I don't know if you could find another society that has ever existed where somebody like me could become what he has become."
I've always thought the American Dream was, or at least could be, about something other than becoming a millionaire. Still, Mr. Alexie's words are welcome.
Redeemed by Our Savior, I work out my salvation with fear and trembling in Pohang, South Korea, where I live with my wife, daughter, and son and teach English at a science and technology university. Baptized a Methodist and raised a Missouri Synod Lutheran in Buffalo, NY, I spent six years as a guest of the Anglican Communion before being received by the Grace of God into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on the Feast of Saint Andrew, my patron, anno domini 2002.
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