Bad Indians (Expanded Edition): A Tribal Memoir

Bad Indians is a memoir by Deborah A.

Miranda that offers an essential perspective on California Indian history, culture, and identity.

Through personal stories, oral histories, and poems, Miranda explores the experiences of her Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen family and the broader California Indian community.

The book has been widely adopted in classrooms and book clubs across the US, and this expanded edition includes new poems and essays, as well as an extensive afterword.

With its unique blend of personal narrative, cultural history, and literary artistry, Bad Indians is a powerful and indispensable read for anyone seeking a more just telling of American history.