Crazy Brave
A Memoir
Joy Harjo (Author)
“Compressed . . . lyrical . . . unflinching . . . raw. . . . Harjo is a magician and a master of the English language.”—Jonah Raskin, San Francisco Chronicle
In this transcendent memoir,
grounded in tribal myth and ancestry, music and poetry, Joy Harjo, one of our
leading Native American voices, details her journey to becoming a poet. Born in
Oklahoma, the end place of the Trail of Tears, Harjo grew up learning to dodge
an abusive stepfather by finding shelter in her imagination, a deep spiritual
life, and connection with the natural world. She attended an Indian arts
boarding school, where she nourished an appreciation for painting, music, and
poetry; gave birth while still a teenager; and struggled on her own as a single
mother, eventually finding her poetic voice. Narrating the complexities of
betrayal and love, Crazy Brave is a memoir about
family and the breaking apart necessary in finding a voice. Harjo’s tale of a
hardscrabble youth, young adulthood, and transformation into an award-winning
poet and musician is haunting, unique, and visionary.
Book Details
- Paperback
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Forthcoming
July 2013
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ISBN 978-0-393-34543-8
- 5.5 × 8.3 in
/ 176 pages
- Territory Rights: Worldwide
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Hardcover
Endorsements & Reviews
“Stirring. . . . In her harrowing and ultimately hopeful story, Harjo allows the reader to know her intimately, and we are enriched by her honesty.” — Ms.
“A saga about the survival of spirituality and creativity in the face of generations of racism, dispossession, and familial dysfunction.” — Rebecca Steinitz, Boston Globe
“A must-read for her fans and a fascinating door into her world for those new to her work.” — Elizabeth Wilkinson, Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Harjo allows the reader to know her intimately, and we are enriched by her honesty.” — Booklist
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