"This is a compelling and compassionate revelation of the eternal violence against Native women. It is a call to action for all of us."–The Honorable Ada E. Deer, former Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs and enrolled Menominee
"Sarah Deer breaks down how the United States' addiction to violence and capitalism only sustains the subjugation and exploitation of Indigenous women. As a survivor, I am thankful for Deer's insight and theories on creating Indigenous frameworks of justice for victims, their families, and their communities."–Radmilla Cody, singer and advocate for anti-violence
"The Beginning and End of Rape documents the brutal history and contemporary reality of how rape has been used and continues to be used against Native women by the federal government to create a cultural implosion of destruction for generations. Rape, burn, and pillage continues when Native American women do not have equal protection of the law extended to us."–Charon Asetoyer, Executive Director, Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center