• Where White Men Fear to Tread

  • The Autobiography of Russell Means
  • By: Russell Means
  • Narrated by: Russell Means, Marvin Wolf
  • Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (198 ratings)

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Where White Men Fear to Tread

By: Russell Means
Narrated by: Russell Means, Marvin Wolf
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Russell Means was the most controversial Native American leader of the 20th century.

Where White Men Fear to Tread is the well-detailed, firsthand story of Russell Means' life - a life in which he did everything possible to dramatize and justify the Native American aim of self-determination. He stormed Mount Rushmore, seized Plymouth Rock, ran for president in 1988, and, most notoriously, led a 71-day takeover of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in 1973. This visionary autobiography by one of America's most magnetic personalities will fascinate, educate, and inspire. It has been said that knowledge of Means' story is essential for any clear understanding of American Indians during the last half of the 20th century.

©1995 Russell Means (P)1995, 2016 Audio Literature / Phoenix Books

Critic reviews

"Means' inspirational portrayal of the American Indians' spiritual beliefs, convictions and myths is mesmerizing." ( AudioFile Magazine)

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Russell leads you on his quest to find himself and his people, and through many obstacles brought by the Occupation, he discovers his purpose in Life, acquired strength to help others through his Journey

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great book

Great book! Ill listen to it again. Highly recommend!
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Great read

Very informative not just about Means life but also about the historical AIM from a first hand perspective.

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Should Be Required Reading

Educational and eye-opening. I'm so glad that I have been able to hear Means tell his own story and pass along the truth of so many others and reveal historical events from the indigenous point of view. This should be required reading in schools minus some colorful metaphors. I had read the book years ago but wanted to hear Means tell it.

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Glad I listened to entire book.

Russell started his story from a place of deep pain, anger and blame but I felt he slowly came to grips with that, although he never addressed it much in the book. I do wish he spent more time on story, beliefs and tradition and less on politics; more about who HE is and less blame. regardless I respect Russell and I appreciate that he shared as much as he did, and I appreciate that he narrated his own story on audible.

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An incredible story of a Lakota man's life

Audio books are always better when read by the author! Anyone who wishes to understand what it had meant to live in this country as a first nations people, you need to hear this.

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Truth

The truth can hurt but we can get better as a result of learning.

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A true blessing to hear His voice

Mr. Russell Means was a true American patriot. The most famous American Indian since Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. Means was a 21st century warrior for his people and fought relentlessly for the rights of all Indigenous peoples around the world. His life is a testament of inspiration and sacrifice. This should be a required read in all Native American schools. Russell Means is greatly missed. This audio reading by him is a real blessing. Rest in Power.

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great book must have

I'm new to audibles, but love my first book it is awesome, will buy more books in the future

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Growing up hearing stories

I am Washoe, Paiute, Navajo, Mexican, Spanish and Chinese. I grew up on and off the rez hearing stories about Russell Means. From family and there friends at rez parties that were there with him. I didnt which ones to believe so I guess it's good thing I dont remember them but I wish I did now. It is great hearing some of the stories from him. The only thing I didnt agree with is the multi-family thing. This book needs to be common knowledge though. Thanks Russell Means I understand your message.

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