Doak celebrates her book launch at Trapeze Nov. 7

Wanagí Doak of Buena Vista recently completed her first book, “Rage Against the Light” and will be celebrating her book release at Once Upon a Trapeze 5-7 p.m. Nov. 7. Doak describes her book, which she self-published through Amazon.com, as a story of “resilience, identity and the enduring strengths of Indigenous people.”At 69 years old, Doak said she’s lived several lives, had several careers and has been told often, “You should write a book!” So, about six months ago she started writing from her brother’s house in BV, where she’s lived for the last year and a half. Prior to that move, she had been living in the area for about 30 years, including in an off-grid cabin in Hartsel. Doak holds seven degrees, including two doctorates. She worked as a police officer in Florida and in 1976 while in the field, Doak got shot by a member of the cartel. Days later she was hit by a van, which ended her career. “Its a labor of love.

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