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lsparrow's review
4.0
I loved this collection of poems - an essential read for "Canadians". These poems are so timeless.
aviv18's review against another edition
fast-paced
This book made me think about who's stories and perspectives get elevated.
Rita Joe was given many honours by the canadian government - she was elevated in a way that other Indigenous writers who are more critical of residential schools and the canadian government have not been.
This doesn't diminish her talents or achievements in any way of course. Just something that made me think as I was reading.
Rita Joe was given many honours by the canadian government - she was elevated in a way that other Indigenous writers who are more critical of residential schools and the canadian government have not been.
This doesn't diminish her talents or achievements in any way of course. Just something that made me think as I was reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
stevem0214's review against another edition
5.0
What a story this woman had to tell. In spite of all of her hardships she maintains a positive attitude. "Some people would say that this world was bad," speaking about her experience in Indian Residential Schools. "I now people who came from this world and have gone on to productive lives, and I know some who have not, their scars too deep. My message is gentle: If one wishes to be healed, one must dwell on the positive." Very inspiring autobiography of an inspiring First Nations woman.
jennp28's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
4.5
Everyone living in Mi’kma’ki should read this and learn about the Indigenous history of this area. We are better for Rita Joe having shared her stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, and Colonisation