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Poet Warrior: A Memoir

Joy Harjo
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Poet Warrior: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

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Joy Harjo

Poet Warrior: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Topic
Gender & Feminism

World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Poet Warrior: A Memoir by Joy Harjo shares the journey of a person connecting with their Native American heritage. Through poetry and prose, Harjo explores themes of identity, resilience, and the transformative power of art, connecting personal experiences with broader cultural narratives. This memoir reflects on the interconnectedness of stories and the healing they bring.

Contemplative

Emotional

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.6

3,075 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Joy Harjo's Poet Warrior: A Memoir is praised for its lyrical prose and profound exploration of Native American identity, culture, and spirituality. Harjo's storytelling intertwines personal narrative with poetry, offering a rich tapestry of her life experiences. Some find the narrative meandering, impacting its coherence. Overall, it resonates with emotional depth and rich cultural insights.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Poet Warrior: A Memoir?

A reader of Poet Warrior: A Memoir by Joy Harjo typically appreciates poetic narrative, indigenous voices, and personal storytelling. Fans of Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian or Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings may find similar resonance in Harjo's blend of poetry and memoir.

4.6

3,075 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Topic
Gender & Feminism

World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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