One novel of his features the characters Christine, Ida, and Rayona, wile another highlights the life of his (+) adopted son Reynold, who was stricken with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
There was a tossup on one of this man's works at in UC-Irvine's packet at 1999 Cardinal Classic. Lesser-known works of this man include Morning Girl, Cloud Chamber, and Sees Behind Trees. One novel of his features the characters Christine, Ida, and Rayona, wile another highlights the life of his (+) adopted son Reynold, who was stricken with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Those two works are A Yellow Raft in Blue Water and The Broken Cord. (*) This man collaborated with his one-time wife on The Crown of Columbus, The Beat Queen and Love Medicine. For 10 points, name this author whose American Indian heritage is debated, probably best noted for formerly being married to Louise Erdrich, a somewhat controversial author who committed suicide in 1997
There was a tossup on one of this man's works at in UC-Irvine's packet at 1999 Cardinal Classic.
Michael Anthony Dorris