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Aug 6, 2019 · In this extraordinary and inspiring debut memoir, Jesse Thistle—once a high school dropout and now a rising Indigenous scholar—chronicles his life on the streets and how he overcame trauma and addiction to discover the truth about who he is.
From the Ashes is a 2019 memoir by Métis-Cree academic and writer Jesse Thistle. The memoir documents Thistle's difficult upbringing, struggles with homelessness, addiction and his Indigenous identity, yet is centred on the theme of love.
In this extraordinary and inspiring debut memoir, Jesse Thistle, once a high school dropout and now a rising Indigenous scholar, chronicles his life on the streets and how he overcame trauma and addiction to discover the truth about who he is.
- Jesse Thistle
Anyone who thinks we’re all given equal opportunities in life needs to read “From The Ashes”. Jesse Thistle writes beautifully and in compelling fashion, using his life as a lens to explore why so many Indigenous people are incarcerated or homeless.
- Jesse Thistle
Jan 24, 2024 · Netflix confirms that From the Ashes is inspired by a real-life event. In the film, a fire breaks out in the basement of Secondary School 2300 for girls, and the narrative follows the chaos and tragedy that ensues as a result.
An eloquent exploration of the dangerous impact of prejudice and racism, From the Ashes is ultimately a celebration of love and “a story of courage and resilience certain to strike a chord with readers from many backgrounds” (Library Journal).
Jul 30, 2019 · From the Ashes is a remarkable memoir about hope and resilience, and a revelatory look into the life of a Métis-Cree man who refused to give up. Abandoned by his parents as a toddler,...
