montana

Montana 1948
Creative Imaginary

The flawed individual ultimately is responsible for his own devastation.

Dear David,
I’ve just finished Montana 1948 and I must say your experience with life has touched me in a very moving way. Words cannot express how much it relates to my demoralized life.
Your story of having a flawed individual ultimately being responsible for his own devastation really strikes a chord! Having had a domineering father that controls every second of my life is a suffocating situation to be in. In my male dominated culture, men are seen as the powerful, respected figures; and our fathers and elders teach us their traditions and responsibilities. We are taught that the male figure is always correct and must not be opposed by others, especially women. This has very striking similarities to your grandfather, Julian, whose dominance has controlled the destinies of both his son’s lives.
Julian, was a man who was proud of his family. He favoure...