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    Native American Wisdom
    Native American Wisdom
    Native American Wisdom
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    Native American Wisdom

    Written by Kent Nerburn

    Narrated by Kent Nerburn

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    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNew World Library
    Release dateJan 1, 2012
    ISBN9781577318750
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    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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    • 5/5
      The 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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    • 5/5
      With the messed up crazy world we currently live in,This wisdom is needed now more than ever!,
    • 5/5
      If 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
    • 5/5
      This is absolutely beautiful. I only wish it was longer.
    • 5/5
      Nothing said by these great men were arbitrary. No nonsense. Sioux