Jason Ries

Memoirs of a Rez Girl by Leslie Crow , aka Dreamer, touched my heart deep down in ways I didn’t expect, drawing me into the raw, unfiltered truth of life on the reservation through her powerful and deeply personal storytelling. Dreamer’s words carry a weight that lingers—her honest reflections on trauma, family, survival, and identity are not only moving but soul-stirring. A couple of times, I found tears rolling down my cheeks as I read, especially during moments when her pain was laid bare with such vulnerability that it felt like she was speaking straight to the heart. This memoir is not just a story—it’s a voice full of strength and truth that stays with you, reminding you of the beauty and resilience that can rise from even the harshest realities.