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So far I have thoroughly enjoyed Poet Warrior! The entire time Joy Harjo uses very descriptive language and a unique flow that really helps her to paint a vivid picture of her story. It really has made the book a joy to read, no pun intended. 

 

I felt a connection to when Joy described how a family member asked her “What is with you and all these English words?” Not about me, but about my grandmother. As I told last time, she grew up on the Menominee Indian Reservation, very a much a part of the community. When she got older she moved away and some of her family are more disconnected as there is a little be of resent that lies among them. I don’t want to come off as someone who pretends to be Native American, as I grew up in a suburban neighborhood. However, I felt it relevant to share about my grandmother’s experience.

 

Im really looking forward to finishing the book, and discovering more connections with what my grandmother’s experience has been like. It’s wonderful to be able to talk to her about all of her past experiences as she’s lived a full life, turning 90 later this year. She has always been a role model of resilience to me and I really have enjoyed the angle I’m able to read this book from.

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 23, 2022 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Michael,

    Thanks for sharing! Really cool that the book gave you a chance to connect with a part of your heritage in a way, it's always exciting to read perspectives of people who have relatable experiences to you. I also have a great relationship with my grandmother, although sometimes it's hard to relate to her, and reading your review of the book I'm definitely more encouraged to read books that may have connections to her past or experiences somehow.

    Leon

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  2. Jack PerezMarch 24, 2022 at 12:17 AM

    Thanks for sharing Michael. I think it's awesome that you can relate to your grandmother's experiences through the book. I find it really interesting when I'm able to relate with my grandparents about their past experiences too because it really opens your eyes to how different some things were and how alike some things are still today. Reading your post made me start thinking about the last time I connected with my grandparents like that and encouraged me to decide that I am now going to call them this week.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 24, 2022 at 12:29 AM

    Hey Michael,

    I love that you were able to connect with your grandmother over the book you chose and learn more about her life. I always enjoy drawing parallels between books/text and personal life, and it's cool you were able to make such a close and meaningful one. I partly chose my book, The Reckoning, in hopes of learning more about my early relatives' experiences across different timeframes. Poet Warrior sounds like an interesting book, I'm excited to add it to my list.

    Francesca

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  4. Brooke HillMarch 24, 2022 at 4:59 PM

    Hey Michael,

    Thanks for sharing your perspective in the context of this book! It was really interesting to read. It's really cool to see someone learn more about themselves or gain some insight on the world through a book. While I didn't feel this way about my book, I'm really happy it turned out this way for you. The novel sounds really cool! Great post!

    Best,

    Brooke

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