A must-read for her fans and a fascinating door into her world for those new to her work.--Elizabeth Wilkinson "Minneapolis Star Tribune"
A saga about the survival of spirituality and creativity in the face of generations of racism, dispossession, and familial dysfunction...Fantastic, terrible and beautiful.--Rebecca Steinitz "Boston Globe"
Blunt, moving...[Affirms and acclaims] the artistic impulse.-- "Smithsonian"
Dances into hard truth. [Harjo's] fine crafting of words and deft braiding of mythic visions throughout the text almost--almost--draw you past the truth of her personal story. That story is harsh and scary, mystical and loving, and, ultimately, triumphant and healing.-- "Indian Country"
Exquisite...A must-read for anyone who appreciates the healing power of literature.-- "Southwest"
Gritty and mystical...Reads like a sacred prayer.-- "San Francisco Chronicle"
Joy Harjo is a giant-hearted, gorgeous, and glorious gift to the world. Her belief in art, in spirit, is so powerful, it can't help but spill over to us--lucky readers. Wildly passionate and honest as a hound, Crazy Brave invites us into a whole new way of seeing--deeper, less cluttered, and vastly more courageous than our own. It's a book for people who want to re-fall in love with the world.--Pam Houston
Stirring...In her harrowing and ultimately hopeful story, Harjo allows the reader to know her intimately, and we are enriched by her honesty.-- "Ms."
Joy Harjo has always been able to see with more than her eyes. Her writing is a testament to this gift. Her memoir honors her own journey as well as those who fell along the wayside. Her hero's journey is a gift for all those struggling to make their way.--Sandra Cisneros