Mental Midgets/Musqonocihte
By Trace Hentz
Blue Hand Books (2018)
Book Review
This exquisite little book is actually two books in one – both thoughtful compilations of original poems, prose snapshots, memes, photos and “creative nonfiction,” all beautifully laid out on the page.
Mental Midgets contains a moving tribute to Native American musician, poet, philosopher and activities John Trudell, who died in 2015.
General themes covered in both books are colonization, the survival and resistance of indigenous people and the attitude of hopeful resistance all of us need to survive the barbarity and insanity of advanced industrial capitalism.
There are also thought-provoking quotations from fellow dissidents Noam Chomsky, Michael Moore, Lev Tolstoy, Chris Hedges, Kurt Vonnegot and Neil Young.
It’s the type of book I envision re-reading repeatedly over coming months and years.
Thank you so much! xo
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My pleasure, Trace. What a wonderful little book.
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It’s wonderful to get good feedback, my friend.
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Reblogged this on lara trace hentz and commented:
A new book review! Thank YOU Dr. Bramhall.
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Great to see Lara featured here, Stuart. She’s a lovely lady, and truly inspirational.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s my feeling, too, beetleypete. Thanks for commenting.
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wonderful review of Lara’s book š
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It was easy, smilecalm. It’s a great book.
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Such a fantastic collection – I was often moved reading it.
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Same here, Jay. Thanks for commenting.
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