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Poet Warrior

by Joy Harjo

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Book of the Day, NPR · April 21, 2026

In 'Poet Warrior', Joy Harjo uses poetry to deal with pain and heal

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Book of the Day, NPR · July 13, 2022

In 'Poet Warrior', Joy Harjo uses poetry to deal with pain and heal

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Book of the Day, NPR · November 3, 2021

In a powerful memoir, poet Joy Harjo talks about finding her voice and using it

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A memoir and poetry collection in which U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo explores how poetry has been used as a powerful tool for healing, understanding, and affirmation, drawing on her own experiences and her discovery of Native poetry.

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