Clinging to Bone
Poetry
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Garry Gottfriedson’s Clinging to Bone digs into the marrow, heart and soul of the human condition.
Looking deeply into the Secwepemc (Shuswap) world of today, Gottfriedson examines betrayal, grief, love and survival. He states, “the broken winged sparrows are lost in flight, surviving starvation in the empty belly of wind.” In “Foreigner” he describes how “my skin is the scent of Secwepemcúlucw / a rez Indian, a foreigner / in my own homeland / can you imagine that?” (where “Secwepemcúlucw” means land of the Shuswap). But he also sees humour in the very mechanics of surviving as an Indigenous individual in the Canada of today. His poetry will draw you into love, laughter and sorrow, but leave you contemplating your own survival.
A glossary of Secwepemc words is included.
Reviews
“Heartbreakingly honest, clever and tough.” —Richard Van Camp, author of The Lesser Blessed
“These poems mark a trail of intimate transformation, of fierce questioning.” —Joy Harjo, poet, musician and activist
“Garry Gottfriedson rides double, calling out the violence and corruption he’s seen, while reminding us that grounded strength comes from staying connected to grandmothers, grandfathers and the land.” —Rita Wong, author of Forage
Book Details
Pub Date: May 2019
Trade Paperback
110 pages
Print ISBN 9781553805625
E-book ISBN 9781553805632
PDF ISBN 9781553805649
6” x 9”
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