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Mud Woman: Poems from the Clay (Sun Tracks)

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Nora Naranjo-Morse introduces her book "Mud Women" by
telling us that, "In the Tewa language, there is no word for art. There is however, the concept for an artful life, filled with inspiration and fueled by labor and thoughtful approach."

In this beautiful little book Nora Naranjo-Morse molds her poetry into clay and her clay into poetry. Blending the two creates a book that speaks to each of us as women. Her work ranges from reverently serious to delightfully humorous as she uses poetry and sculpture to masterfully connect the past with the present, family and community with the modern world.

I had the great privilege of attending a seminar by this author last weekend. Her work in clay and her words come from a profound connection with the earth and her heritage. She shares these messages openly. Mud Women talks about messages in a funny, heartwarming manner.

As a potter, this book hit a chord with me. So many of the author's emotions and experiences mirrored my own. Mud Woman loves her work and the environment.