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Native American Wisdom

By: Kent Nerburn Ph.D., Louise Mengelkock M.A.
Narrated by: Kent Nerburn, Marc Allen
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Publisher's summary

Capture the beauty, power, and wisdom of the Native American oral tradition with this superlative collection of readings taken from the writings and speeches of people from many different tribes. The collection offers insights into Native American ways of living, learning, and dying, and helps us to feel a reconnection with the land and ourselves. The words of Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Ohiyesa, Black Elk, and others create a powerful listening experience.
(P) and ©1993 New World Library

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Not the right format, and maybe not the right book

This is mostly a collection of short sayings. The collection is very valuable, but listening to them one after another does not really do them justice. This is the sort of book that one ought to pick up in order to read a page or two, think for a minute, and then go on.

If you're looking for a smattering of native American thought (as I was), this will do the job. But at the risk of giving away my imprisonment in a thoroughly Western mind, I could have used a bit more editorial effort to organize the various strands of thought. For example, the tribe of each speaker is given, but there is no explanation of what significance this might hold, or how the tribes related to one another. Dates for the quotations would also have been illuminating. I think most listeners who buy this title because they are curious about native American thought will find their curiosity largely unsatisfied.

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Awsome!!!!

This is a wonderful review of Native American spirituality. Very well done!

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Deeply moved by these great words of wisdom

Where does Native American Wisdom rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of my top ten books to read .

What was one of the most memorable moments of Native American Wisdom?

The quotes read along with native american flutes in the back.

Which scene was your favorite?

The whole book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would like to but there is to much wisdom for one sitting .

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GREAT BOOK.

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knowledge is power

the more you learn about a people, the greater your identification with that people.

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Wisdom and insight

beutifully done and read with wisdom and insightfulness for all.Needs to be read by all.

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Good Lessons

Great insight into honest thought. No hustle and bustle just plain truths for a wonderful life. My 17y/o daughter listens to it sometimes to bring herself back down to earth. Just a calming listening

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Beautiful book

This is a Beautiful book and source of wisdom. A total joy to read! Highly recommended.

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Lot of Truth

I loved listening to the words of wisdom and insight.
I wish I could have met these wise individuals.

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Profound - almost meditative

Life changing when you listen and really hear. So sad we’ve lost our corn songs

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All the things my Grandfather taught me.

Wonderful reminder of who we are, who all humans should be, one with All life.

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