Still Standing: Snapshots of an MS Warrior by River Maria Urke

Please join us for River Maria Urke reading from her new book, “Still Standing: Snapshots of an MS Warrior”

Still Standing: Snapshots of an MS Warrior is a memoir of resilience spanning twenty-five years on a rollercoaster of motion. A compelling story of multiple sclerosis told through snapshots comprised of essays and poetry. They are River’s everyday moments and pondered experiences related to her daily battle with multiple sclerosis. Each essay is a window into an experience covering a subject relatable to someone with MS and informative for those that want to learn. One or more poems follow each essay, often with a gift of humor at the end. A book to educate and inspire the warrior in all of us.

In-person at 1762 Hennepin Avenue
Monday July 1 at 7 PM
FREE

Author bio:  River Maria Urke has the heart of a poet and the eyes of an artist. Her work reflects the principles she lives by where imperfection is beauty, nature is appreciated, and knowledge is gold. In addition, River’s work is often influenced by her battle with multiple sclerosis, and Ojibwe heritage. River is a multimedia artist, poet, and writer currently residing in River Falls, Wisconsin with her cat, Niko. She is known to integrate her poetry and art into one artistic piece.

River is the author of three poetry chapbooks, a nonfiction- “Women’s Obsession with Shoes”, a memoir- “Still Standing: Snapshots of an MS Warrior” and has contributed to nine anthologies.  River is the host of the seasonal program, Up Close: Meet the Poet Behind the Verse, and the publisher of Cracked Walnut’s newsletter, New Moon News. She was a ‘Poet of Place’ for the lower St Croix Valley in 2022. River is a member of Cracked Walnut, the League of MN Poets, the Mississippi Valley Poets and Writers, and the WWNH (what we need is here) art group. She has degrees in American Indian Studies and Anthropology. you can visit her website- www.rivermaria.org