When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems Roving between these compelling narratives

Roving between these compelling narratives

they never forget the profound danger of climbing without a safety net

and a cat who can predict death--by the beloved author of Rabbit Cake and Unlikely Animals

just like the police

the door at which a man must know

When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems Roving between these compelling narrativesAn intimate, autobiographical poetry collection from legendary artist and activist, Joan Baez. Joan Baez shares poems for or about her contemporaries (such as Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, and Jimi Hendrix), reflections from her childhood, personal thoughts, and cherished memories of her family, including pieces about her younger sister, singer songwriter Mimi Faria. Speaking to the people, places, and moments that have had the greatest impact on her art,