Sometimes unplanned surprises lead to good things. A deeply personal portrayal of grief this poem came into being while working on other projects and was ultimately too good to ignore. It demanded the authors attention and it demands ours as well. The watercolor illustrations are the perfect accompaniment.

A moving poem that I instantly connected with. The accompanying artwork by Dana Tiger is visually engaging and beautiful. Harjo lovingly explores the multifaceted relationships between mothers and daughters that hit you right in the heart.

This was an incredible read. "Washing My Mother's Body" is a beautiful poem that Joy Harjo wrote in honor of her mother. This poem describes how Joy Harjo would have taken care of her mother's body after her death. The illustrations by Dana Tiger were absolutely beautiful. The combination of the poem and the illustrations was perfect. By the end of the poem, I was a bit teary-eyed.

"Washing My Mother's Body" is a poem written in honor of the author's mother and the way she wished she could have taken care of her body after death. The artwork is gorgeous and combines beautifully with the text. I will keep a copy of this for myself, and give it as a gift to friends as they may need it. It encourages me that the poet created such an evocative book from such a difficult experience. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Pub Date: April 1st, 2025

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Short touching meditation on motherhood, love, and grief. Simply beautiful - both the poem and artwork are gorgeous.

This poem is a beautiful tribute to a mother that was obviously loved unconditionally. Just as powerful is the art and the interpretation of the words. It all flows perfectly.

Wow! This really hit me. As someone with a close relationship to my mother, I felt it deeply. The art is distinctive and draws so much emotion. Truly a gift to read.