Song of Rita Joe: Autobiography of a Mi'Kmaq Poet - Softcover

Joe, Rita; Henry, Lynn

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9780921556596: Song of Rita Joe: Autobiography of a Mi'Kmaq Poet
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ISBN 10: 0921556594 ISBN 13: 9780921556596
Publisher: Gynergy Books/Ragweed Pr, 1996

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From the Back Cover

Straight from the heart, Rita Joe tells the story of her remarkable life: her tumultuous childhood in foster homes, education in an Indian residential school, turbulent marriage and daily struggles with prejudice, sexism and poverty. Over time, these battles led her to discover her poetic voice which helped her reclaim her Aboriginal heritage. In the fascinating final part of her story, Rita Joe writes movingly about old age, her lifelong spiritual quest and the promise of renewed hope and healing.

About the Author

Celebrated Mi’kmaq poet Rita Joe is much in demand as a storyteller and spokesperson for First Peoples across Canada and the United States. Her poetry has been widely anthologized, in particular in educational materials. Born in Whycocomagh, Cape Breton Island, Rita Joe now resides on the Eskasoni Reserve on the Bras d’Or Lakes.

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Publisher
Gynergy Books/Ragweed Pr
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0921556594
ISBN 13 
9780921556596
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
192
Rating
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Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780803275942: Song of Rita Joe: Autobiography of a Mi'kmaq Poet (American Indian Lives)

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ISBN 10:  0803275943 ISBN 13:  9780803275942
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press, 1996
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