Sister Nations: Native American Women Writers On Community (Native Voices)
In this anthology, 49 women share their experiences as Native  Americans through poetry, essays, and short fiction. Divided  into four sections "Changing Women," "Strong Hearts," "New Age  Pocahontas," and "In the Arms of the Skies" the selections focus  on the centrality of the Native experience. Writers including  Louise Erdrich, Joy Harjo, and Roberta Hill tell of harsh  mothers, gentle mothers, drunken fathers, strong fathers, and  children growing up in a white world. The range of the  collection is represented by the titles "First Woman," "Shadow  Sisters," "Piece Quilt: An Autobiography," "Red Hawk Woman,"  "Grandmother, Salish Mathematician," and "The Frybread Queen,"  among others. The end material includes brief biographies of  each contributor and information about the tribes they  represent. These are strong, well-written stories of very real  experiences and emotions. Recommended for all types of  libraries. Sue Samson, Univ. of Montana Lib., MissoulaCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.