A review by cpoole
An American Sunrise: Poems by Joy Harjo

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4.75

 I’m typically not a reader of poetry but I’ve been interested in Joy Harjo, so this seemed like a perfect start to her work. And it is beautiful! Featuring imagery from her own personal life (an especially moving scene at her mother’s deathbed), as well as the collective Native American experience, ie the Trail of Tears. The audio (read by Harjo) is perfection!
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