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Native American Wisdom
Written by Kent Nerburn
Narrated by Kent Nerburn
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About this audiobook
Joseph, Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, Black Elk, Ohiyesa, and many others share their insights on Native American ways of living, learning, and dying. There is something archetypal about the philosophy of the original Americans, especially to the sensibilities of modern European Americans. We recognize it as coming from the earth we walk on, from those who preceded us. As we read the wisdom of these peoples, it is possible to feel a reconnection with our land and ourselves. Taken from orations, recorded observations of life and social affairs, and other first-person testimonies, this book selects the best of Native American wisdom and distills it to its essence in short, digestible quotes that are meaningful and timeless — perhaps even more timely now than when they were written.
Author
Kent Nerburn
Kent Nerburn has been widely praised as one of the few writers who can respectfully bridge the gap between native and nonnative cultures. His book Neither Wolf nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder won the 1995 Minnesota Book Award.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Wisdom within this book has deepen my perspective and understanding greatly. The Quotes of various tribes and tribe members allows one to view life from their perspective and better understand the way things were & how they viewed the world. I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to broaden their understanding and perspective. Very Insightful!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love hearing the voices of the Native People speaking the words of their ancestors! It's a brief look into what they had to go through when the white man stole their land! The only thing I wish is it was a little bit longer!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5With the messed up crazy world we currently live in,This wisdom is needed now more than ever!,
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5If only they shared these writing in school for kids to hear the real words of the ancestors. Thank you Kent Nerburn for doing your part in perserving these wonderful lessons and quotes fron the elders.. mitakuye oyasin
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is absolutely beautiful. I only wish it was longer.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Nothing said by these great men were arbitrary. No nonsense. Sioux