I knew - because of my race, and my class, and rural geography ... all these forces that crush all sorts of American kids, crush their hopes and dreams - I knew I had no chance unless I left and went to a better school. (Sherman Alexie)

I knew - because of my race, and my class, and rural geography ... all these forces that crush all sorts of American kids, crush their hopes and dreams - I knew I had no chance unless I left and went to a better school.

Sherman Alexie

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