Sister Nations: Native American Women Writers On Community (Native Voices) (Paperback)

~ Heid E. Erdrich (Editor), Laura Tohe (Editor), Winona LaDuke (Foreword)
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In this anthology, 49 women share their experiences as Native Americans through poetry, essays, and short fiction. Divided into four sections "Changing Women," "Strong Hearts," "New Age Pocahontas," and "In the Arms of the Skies" the selections focus on the centrality of the Native experience. Writers including Louise Erdrich, Joy Harjo, and Roberta Hill tell of harsh mothers, gentle mothers, drunken fathers, strong fathers, and children growing up in a white world. The range of the collection is represented by the titles "First Woman," "Shadow Sisters," "Piece Quilt: An Autobiography," "Red Hawk Woman," "Grandmother, Salish Mathematician," and "The Frybread Queen," among others. The end material includes brief biographies of each contributor and information about the tribes they represent. These are strong, well-written stories of very real experiences and emotions. Recommended for all types of libraries. Sue Samson, Univ. of Montana Lib., Missoula
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Product Description

This anthology of fiction, prose, and poetry celebrates the rich diversity of writing by Native American women today. Editors Heid E. Erdrich and Laura Tohe have gathered stories from across the nation that celebrate, record, and explore Native American women's roles in community. The result is a rich tapestry that contains work by established writers along with emerging and first-time authors. Contributors include Louise Erdrich, Joy Harjo, Diane Glancy, Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Allison Hedge Coke, LeAnne Howe, Roberta Hill, Kim Blaeser, Linda LeGarde Grover, with a foreword by Winona LaDuke.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press (April 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873514289
• ISBN-13: 978-0873514286
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful anthology, April 18, 2006

By	Dark Lake "dark lake" (minnesota) - See all my reviews

This anthology of contemporary Native women's voices is the first of its kind to weave a plethora of voices and visions together. Many great authors and works in the book. A worthwhile purchase!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have book, May 19, 2008

By	Palimpsest "Palimpsest" (minnesota) - See all my reviews

An indispensable volume of Native American writing. Every library, home, and school should have a copy.