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KVC-Arts 7/7/24 — Author Jane Kirkpatrick & 'The Healing of Natalie Curtis'

In the earliest part of the 20th century, Natalie Curtis was on a journey with her brother, documenting music, dance and language of the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni Tribes. This was in part by hand, and in part through the use of a wax-cylinder phonograph. This was also at a time when many sought to ban such things ... people speaking their own language, singing their own songs, dressing in some sort of traditional fashion ...

Not a lot is known about the historical Natalie Curtis, but some is documented and known. Leading up to, during, and after — this is left greatly to the imagination. And this is where Jane Kirkpatrick steps in with a wonderful work of historical fiction, The Healing of Natalie Curtis. David Fleming speaks with Kirkpatrick about the book, what she did before becoming a writer, and what led to writing the first of 41 books by now.

More at jkbooks.com.

David Fleming is from Murray, Kentucky. Between college, David worked for the Public Affairs Division of the USS Ranger’s radio and television station. He has served with NPR member stations for over 30 years and also works as a visual artist specializing in temporary Sharpie tattoos. Hear David Fleming weekdays on All Things Considered.
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