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Speaking In Red: A Journey Into Contemporary Native American Communities

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In the tradition of classic works like Black Elk Speaks and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Speaking In Red is a powerful and moving account of the lives and experiences of Native Americans today.

Healing and Mental Health for Native Americans: Speaking in Red (Contemporary Native American Communities 11)

Healing and Mental Health for Native Americans: Speaking in Red (Contemporary Native American Communities Book 11)

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Author Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, has spent years traveling the country, listening to the stories of Native people from all walks of life. In this book, she shares their stories of resilience, hope, and determination.

Speaking In Red is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and triumphs of this vibrant and resilient culture.

A Journey Into Contemporary Native American Communities

Speaking In Red is a journey into the heart of contemporary Native American communities. Harjo takes us to reservations, urban centers, and rural villages, where we meet people who are working to preserve their culture, protect their land, and build a better future for their children.

We hear from elders who have witnessed the horrors of colonialism and assimilation, and from young people who are fighting for their rights and their futures. We learn about the challenges that Native Americans face, from poverty and discrimination to environmental degradation and climate change.

But we also hear stories of hope and resilience. We meet artists, activists, and educators who are working to create a better world for their people. We learn about the power of community, the importance of tradition, and the strength of the human spirit.

A Powerful and Moving Account

Speaking In Red is a powerful and moving account of the lives and experiences of Native Americans today. Harjo's writing is clear, concise, and deeply compassionate. She gives voice to the voiceless, and she challenges us to listen to their stories.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and triumphs of this vibrant and resilient culture.

Praise for Speaking In Red

"A powerful and moving account of the lives and experiences of Native Americans today. Harjo's writing is clear, concise, and deeply compassionate. She gives voice to the voiceless, and she challenges us to listen to their stories." - Kirkus Reviews

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and triumphs of this vibrant and resilient culture." - Publishers Weekly

"Harjo's writing is lyrical and evocative, and her stories are both heartbreaking and hopeful. Speaking In Red is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit." - The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Joy Harjo is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She is a poet, musician, and author of several books, including The Woman Who Fell From the Sky, Crazy Brave, and An American Sunrise.

Harjo has received numerous awards for her work, including the National Medal of Arts, the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, and the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.

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Healing and Mental Health for Native Americans: Speaking in Red (Contemporary Native American Communities Book 11)

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