The Soul of the Indian

De: Charles Alexander Eastman

Narrado por: Scott Peterson

Charles Alexander Eastman (1858-1939), an educated and well-known Sioux, saw both sides of the great divide between Indians and whites, and he wrote 11 books attempting to reconcile the two cultures. This book is his illumination of Indian spiritual beliefs and practices. A convert to Christianity, Eastman never lost his sense of the wholeness and beauty of the Indian's relation to his existence and to the natural world. Part history and part reminiscence, told in very personal terms, and coupled with seven folk tales, this book treats the listener to a good look at the ethics and morality of a culture that so few people know about.©2003 Charles Alexander Eastman (P)2002 Blackstone Audiobooks

The ‘soul’ of the beautiful Indian

Love the Native American stories and ways..the music was so appreciated
The writing is very beautiful and I have learned much listening.. want to learn more !

Insightful and inspirational

This book shows that we can learn a lot from native Americans about relationships, religion and being close to nature and animals. The white man did a lot of damage to their way of living and beliefs but I hope it’s not unsalvageable. I’m truly inspired.

This should be on any 'must read' list

The first half is very enlightening for adults, it reveals much of ancient indian spirituality. The second half is lots of fun for adults and children, being a set of enjoyable native american fables.
Absolutely excellent.

loved this!

the stories at the end were such an amazing way to end the book.

Magnificent

So terrible to hear what happened and the forced civilization. We should preserve these beautiful beliefs and practices of being in and wholly connected to nature

Thank you, Ohiyesa

I appreciate that the narrator is also native. The book itself uses some outdated language, but it's a product of its time that way. In general, it's a very valuable contribution to our knowledge of Native American thought and beliefs, more specifically Dakota thought and beliefs.

great story line.

I enjoyed listening to this multiple times. I am able to gain something new every time I re-listen to it.

great stories

lovely respect and insight into Native American peoples. loved listening to old stories. thank you

An insider's account

This is a short, matter-of-fact account of "the Indian way of life", as told by a real Native American who eventually assimilated into white culture.

He explains that it is against the Indian's nature to reveal his spiritual ideas to outsiders, and this is what makes this book so valuable.

Particularly interesting is a chapter in which Eastman details the supposed "magic" which some Indians allegedly possess.

Wonderful

This is a very good 📖 book I enjoyed the narration also. I love hearing the Native American traditions and stories.