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The Journey of Crazy Horse

By: Joseph M. Marshall III
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Most of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But to his fellow Lakota Indians, he was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who, with valor, spirit, respect, and unparalleled leadership, fought for his people's land, livelihood, and honor. In this fascinating biography, Joseph Marshall, himself a Lakota Indian, creates a vibrant portrait of the man, his times, and his legacy.

Drawing on firsthand research and his culture's rich oral tradition (rarely shared outside the Native American community), Marshall reveals many aspects of Crazy Horse's life, including details of the powerful vision that convinced him of his duty to help preserve the Lakota homeland, a vision that changed the course of Crazy Horse's life and spurred him confidently into battle time and time again.

The Journey of Crazy Horse is the true story of how one man's fight for his people's survival roused his true genius as a strategist, commander, and trusted leader. And it is an unforgettable portrayal of a revered human being and a profound celebration of a culture, a community, and an enduring way of life.

©2004 Joseph M. Marshall III (P)2004 HighBridge Company

Critic reviews

"A vivid, haunting biography that acknowledges the author's boyhood hero worship but avoids hagiography....This book adds spirit and life to our understanding of this enigmatic and important man." (Publishers Weekly)
"Marshall does a good job of bringing Crazy Horse to life by examining all his milestones....A highly readable, as-accurate-as-the-record-allows study of the nineteenth-century's best-known Lakota chief." (Booklist)

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Compelling!!!

Where does The Journey of Crazy Horse rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I'm new to audio books but this has held my attention in a way like no other. Marshall's insight to the man who was Crazy Horse painted a picture unlike any other I have read on this American Legend.

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Wonderful combination of Traditional Storytelling & Accurate History from Native Perspective

This book is everything that I wanted it to be: a detailed description of how the lives of the Lakota and other tribal groups who were friends & allies, as well as those groups traditionally opposed to the Lakota—Blackfeet & Crow—did their best to preserve their culture and their accurate retelling of historic events through the eyes of young Lakota men of Ta’shunka WitCo’s time and again throughout the author’s, 100 years later and more greatly victimized by the white man and the policies of those bigots who were put in charge of suppressing Native independence and culture. I could go on and on, but you listen: you will find your own connection

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From the horses mouth

I enjoyed getting an Indian perspective, and one that is about as close to a first hand account as one could get today, Marshall did an outstanding job in details and coloring in with knowledge parts of Indian life and how crazy horse would have developed, he has done the world a service by codifying Indian life with all the political tribal struggles,

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A look at the past

This book was able to make me see a look into the past at the hardships and love of the mother earth... such passion, such drive.... no matter what Crazy horse will like on...

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A Gift.

Poetically written. Intelligently read. Touched my heart by its truth and beauty. Saying it was worth one credit does it an injustice. I felt as if it was a gift.

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Well done!

I enjoyed this book highly. it was informative and gripping. 5 stars all around. good writing and good narration!

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great story and history

I enjoyed this very much. would recommend to young leaders for a lesson in humility.

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My eyes and heart were opened

Told beautifully with a voice full of respect and honor. Thank you for the writing and reading of such an important story.
This memory must live forever.

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A historical 'experience'

The combination of story and narration make this more an experience than just listening to a good book. It is so good to learn about Native American culture from a Native American. Mr. Marshall presents the life and times of Crazy Horse in factual detail - the good, bad and ugly. History is what it is. We can only learn from it and this book gives us a wonderful opportunity to do just that.

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Profound and Important

This book was excellent in every way. The story, accuracy of history and the performance by the author were all executed with excellence.

Additionally, the perspective and wisdom that Marshall shares is almost as profound as the stories themselves.

I didn't want this book to end. It will stay with me forever.

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