Joy Harjo, through her book Crazy
Brave, is telling the story
of her child hood life, her traditions, culture, ancestors, and the
struggles she has had to experience.
Through her book, despite all
she has gone through, Joy was able to show herself a the strong woman
that she was, and she still is today. The way the book is written, I
was shocked to find that she wrote in a way that was to tell a story
and inform, but not to try and gain pity. I do not believe that the
intentions of the writings are to have more people feel sorry for Joy
and all she had experienced in the past, but rather to inform others
to know what is going on in some cultures, in some homes. I do
believe that Joy has misrepresented the fact that she, in fact, is a
strong woman. Somehow the book Joy wrote about herself does not
highlight her achievements, she does not boast or brag. This is her
life and this is how she lived it. In the story Joy tells of the sea
monster, she gives up many things for this hypothetical monster, this
just shows Joy's big heart and how she will put others before herself
in a heartbeat. Another example of Joy's love and caring is whenever
she talks about bringing up her child. A mother's love is the only way
to explain how Joy felt for her child. Joy is an amazing person,
humble, but strong beyond all things she went through to get where
she is today.
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