Finding my way without role models gave me room to be

When Terese Mailhot's book became a bestseller, a reader contemplated whether she was a good role model for indigenous people. But Mailhot says, “I hope that if people look up to me they understand that sometimes a role model’s job is to disappoint.” Mailhot shares her humble opinion on why it’s time to retire the notion.

Published by PBS NewsHour on Jul 23, 2018.