Since the sale of liquor is banned on the reservation, where alcoholism is estimated to be as high as 80%, its residents must go to Whiteclay to get their fix. He begins in the Pine Ridge Reservation in North Dakota, or more precisely, just over the border in Nebraska, in the “town” of Whiteclay, which basically consists of four liquor stores. By this he means those areas of the United States “that have been offered up for exploitation in the name of profit, progress, and technological advancement.” It is also a collaboration with graphic artist Joe Sacco, whose illustrations in cartoon format tell the stories of individuals in each of the “sacrifice zones” that Hedges singles out for examination. This latest book by Chris Hedges differs from most of his others by being less theoretical and more concrete. Vintage Canada 2013, trade paperback, 302 pages, $19.95.
Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt, by Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco.
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