Crazy Brave: A Memoir

Crazy Brave by Joy Harjo is a raw and honest memoir that details the journey of the first Native American Poet Laureate of the United States.

Born in Oklahoma, Harjo grew up learning to dodge an abusive stepfather by finding shelter in her imagination, spiritual life, and connection with nature.

This haunting and visionary memoir explores complexities of betrayal and love, and the breaking apart necessary in finding a voice.

Through 12 photographs, readers are given a glimpse into the survival of spirituality and creativity in the face of generations of racism, dispossession, and familial dysfunction.

With stunning reviews from publications such as the Los Angeles Review of Books, Boston Globe, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and Indian Country, Crazy Brave is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the healing power of literature.