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ⓘ About Michael Dorris
Often he would write about subjects that were close to him, as he’d always remain close to his write, making it feel a lot more authentic and real in the process. With something interesting to say in each and every one of his books, he would always contain a deeper message that was core to all of his work. This saw him become a much loved household name for many, with a wide ranging audience appreciating his novels far and wide. He would also often look at Native American culture and history, as this was an aspect of his own roots and heritage through his father’s side. Many of the characters in his books were also inspired by real people in his own life, as he’d take in inspiration from the world around him.
All Book Series by Michael Dorris
Guide to Research on North American Indians
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1983 Co-authored · Arlene B. Hirschfelder
Rooms in the House of Stone: The "Thistle" Series of Essays
Book 4 of 7 · published 1993
The Most Wonderful Books: Writers on Discovering the Pleasures of Reading
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 1997
Rethinking Popular Culture and Media
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2011
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michael Dorris?
Often he would write about subjects that were close to him, as he'd always remain close to his write, making it feel a lot more authentic and real in the process. With something interesting to say in each and every one of his books, he would always contain a deeper message that was core to all of his work. This saw him become a much loved household name for many, with a wide ranging audience appreciating his novels far and wide.
Which Michael Dorris series should I start with?
Michael Dorris's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is A Yellow Raft in Blue Water (1987).
How many books has Michael Dorris written?
Michael Dorris has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1983 and 2011. They are filed under 5 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction, Standalone Novels and Anthologies.
In what order should Michael Dorris's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 16 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Michael Dorris's books organised into series?
This guide splits Michael Dorris's 16 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (7 books); Standalone Novels (5 books); Anthologies (2 books); Short Stories/Novellas (1 book); Collections (1 book).