Deaf Heaven - Softcover

Gottfriedson, Garry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155380449X ISBN 13: 9781553804499

Publisher: Ronsdale Press, 2016

Poetry. Aboriginal Studies. As the title suggests, this new collection of poetry from Garry Gottfriedson of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation deals with the ways in which the world is deaf to the problems First Nations people face in Canada today. Gottfriedson examines such issues as the missing and murdered Aboriginal women. The poems focus not only on postcolonial issues but also on First Nations internal problems. Although the book speaks of age-old themes, it explores them through fresh modern eyes offering thought-provoking and engaging perspectives. Eloquent and witty, these poems are power-packed with imagery that uncovers the raw politics of race. There is nothing polite about them. While frequently offering a bleak view of present-day First Nation conditions, the poems also provide a sense of optimism: "the hope / that the coldest day in winter / will promise serenity in spring."

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About the Author:

Garry Gottfriedson, from the Secwepemc Nation (Shuswap), was born, raised and lives in Kamloops, B.C. His published works include Volumes of poetry, nonfiction and children's fiction. Glass Tepee (Thistledown Press, 2002) was nominated for the First People's Publishing Award; WHISKEY BULLETS (Ronsdale Press, 2006) was a finalist for the Anskohk Aboriginal Award; and SKIN LIKE MINE (Ronsdale, 2010) was shortlisted for the Canadian Author's Literary Award for Poetry, 2011. His works have been anthologized both nationally and internationally.

Review:

"Gottfriedson's poetry is built to endure, and it will remain with you long after this book is closed." - Alexander MacLeod, author of the Giller finalist, Light Lifting

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