Deborah Jackson's Taffa's memoir "Whiskey Tender” chronicles coming of age as both Native and American in the 1970s and 1980s. Taffa's hardworking father and elusive, complicated mother expected much from Taffa and her sisters. Despite growing up like a typical American teenager, Taffa felt the pull of her Indigenous roots. In this interview, Taffa talks about the unique challenges of writing memoir, overcoming stereotypes about Native culture, and the books that inspired her.