AUTHOR

Thomas King

Thomas King was born in 1943 in Sacramento, California and is of Cherokee, Greek and German descent. He obtained his PhD from the University of Utah in 1986. He is known for works in which he addresses the marginalization of American Indians, delineates "pan-Indian" concerns and histories, and attempts to abolish common stereotypes about Native Americans. He taught Native American Studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, and at the University of Minnesota. He is currently a Professor of English at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. King has become one of the foremost writers of fiction about Canada's Native people.

Books by Thomas King

Indians on Vacation: A Novel

Average rating: 6

21 ratings

Green Grass, Running Water: A Novel

Average rating: 9.2

5 ratings

The Back Of The Turtle

Average rating: 7.5

4 ratings

Truth and Bright Water: A Novel

Average rating: 7.5

2 ratings