Painted Turtle
Woman with Guitar
Published on 1. March 2015
160 pages
978-0-8263-5601-7 (ISBN)
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A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year
This novel, narrated by Baldy, a Navajo/Hopi guitar player, tells the story of Zuni folk singer Painted Turtle, from her childhood experiences on the reservation to her performances in cantinas in the Southwest. First published in 1988 and long out of print, this work from Clarence Major follows Painted Turtle as she seeks to assuage the spiritual sicknesses that have shaped her uneasy relationships with family, friends, and her tribe.
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University of New Mexico Press
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