A review by em_harring
Native Guard by Natasha Trethewey

5.0

It goes without saying that this is a beautiful, heartbreaking collection. The way Trethewey interweaves her story, her mother's story, and the history behind the Native Guard is so well done and they speak so well to each other. The writing is stunning. The images beautiful and horrifying.

I read the paperback version of this collection in tandem with a beautiful audiobook version that was performed by two different people--it was a full production with music and ambiance. It was so good! The Alliance Theatre produced it. I would highly recommend reading them together if audiobooks work for you!