When the Tree Flowered: The Story of Eagle Voice, a Sioux Indian (New Edition)

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"When the Tree Flowered is John Neihardt's mature and reflective inter-pretation of the old Sioux way of life. He served as a translator of the Sioux past whose audience has proved not to be limited by space or time. Through his writings, Black Elk, Eagle Elk, and other old men who were of that last generation of Sioux to have participated in the old buffalo-hunting life and disorienting period of strife with the U.S. army found a literary voice. What they said chronicles a dramatic transition in the life of the Plains Indians; the record of their thoughts, interpreted by Neihardt, is a legacy preserved for the future. It transcends the specifics of this one tragic case of cultural misunderstanding and conflict and speaks to universal human concerns. It is a story worth contemplating both for itself and for the lessons it teaches all humanity."-Raymond J. DeMallie, editor of The Sixth Grandfather: Black Elk's Teachings Given to John G. Neihardt. "A warm and often moving piece of literature which can be appreciated for its literary value and for its insights into Sioux culture."-Richard N. Ellis, Rocky Mountain Social Science Journal. For more information on John G. Neihardt, visit www.neihardt.com

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Soulfull Search.......2000-11-08

This book was recommended by my sister-in-law, who is 1/2 Lakota Sioux. I wanted to understand more about the culture, the language, the inner feelings of the Sioux. This depiction, from a Lakota who went through the changes from freedom to confinement in his formative years, was sobering. I happened to find a 1951 version at a library and am now ordering the updated version to keep. I will be reading it again. I cried when I realized what my ancestors had done.

Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux, Twenty-First Century Edition

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Native Respect
A Great Vision
Wisdom and Inspiration Abound!
A Religious Classic?
Black Elk Speaks

Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux, Twenty-First Century Edition
John G. Neihardt
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ASIN: 0803261705

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Named one of the ten best spiritual books of the twentieth century by Philip Zaleski of HarperSanFrancisco, Black Elk Speaks is the acclaimed story of Lakota visionary and healer Nicholas Black Elk (1863–1950) and his people during the momentous, twilight years of the nineteenth century. Black Elk grew up in a time when white settlers were invading the Lakotas' homeland, decimating buffalo herds and threatening to extinguish the Lakotas' way of life. Black Elk and other Lakotas fought back, a dogged resistance that resulted in a remarkable victory at the Little Bighorn and an unspeakable tragedy at Wounded Knee.

Beautifully told by the celebrated poet and writer John G. Neihardt, Black Elk Speaks offers much more than a life story. Black Elk's profound and arresting religious visions of the unity of humanity and the world around him have transformed his account into a venerated spiritual classic. Whether appreciated as a collaborative autobiography, a history of a Native American nation, or an enduring spiritual testament for all humankind, Black Elk Speaks is unforgettable.

This special edition features all three prefaces to Black Elk Speaks that John G. Neihardt wrote at different points in his life, a map of Black Elk's world, a reset text, a listing of Lakota words newly translated and reproduced using the latest orthographic standards, and color paintings by Lakota artist Standing Bear that have not been widely available for decades.

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Native Respect.......2007-07-29

Both Thomas E.Mails and John Niehardt have brought to life the true nature of the Native American in their masterly renditions of their interviews with these Medicine (Holy) men, both Fools Crow and Black Elk. The result is an understanding of the simple honesty, good nature and trust that initially left them so open to exploitation. More importantly, they demonstrated a sincere belief in God that the 'White Man' was singularly lacking in the early pioneers. Their beliefs ran parallel with the Primitive Church as established by Jesus during his ministry in the Middle Ages.Fools Crow

A Great Vision.......2006-05-08

_Over the years I have read this book in the wilderness and in the wasteland. Every time that I have reread it I have come away renewed.

_There are just so many levels on which this account can be appreciated. It is one of the best first-hand accounts of plains life- from camp life, to the march, the hunt, courting, healing, etc. It is also one of the best first-hand accounts of historical events- the Fetterman Fight, the Wagon box Fight, Red Cloud's Treaty, the Custer Fight, Wounded Knee... It is also a first-rate autobiography of the deepest thoughts of a man who fears that he may not have lived up to his God-given destiny. But, above all, it is a legitimate Revelation from the world beyond.

_At times Black Elk seems to despair that he didn't live up to his great vision. Personally, I do not see this. He did what he was supposed to do. First, he brought his vision to his people in the form of the magnificent Horse Dance. Then, in his twilight years, he wisely brought the same vision to the outside world in the form of this book. This was too powerful and universal a vision to be confined to one people alone. Every part of it resonates with the Perennial Philosophy, the eternal religion that underlies all true Tradition- from the World Tree at the center of the people's hoop, to the certain knowledge that the things of this world are but a shadow of the true Reality of the next.

_As far as the sacred herb of four blossoms is concerned that he saw at the end of the forth ascent- that was the rebirth of the sacred tree from sacred seed. This book is that seed.

Wisdom and Inspiration Abound!.......2006-03-16

This is an exceptionally moving book for anyone yearning to know more about Native American spirituality. Black Elk was truly a man filled with the holy spirit. It reminds me of the book, Walking the Trail, One Man's Journey Along the Cherokee Trail of Tears. Both are highly recommended.

A Religious Classic?.......2006-01-11

It says on the jacket of this book that Black Elk Speaks belongs in the company of 'religious classics'. Maybe so, but even if you regard his visions as indicative of a religious experience, the parts of the book dedicated to the description of these visions make for rather tedious reading. The real meat of the book is his decriptions of the last of the major indian battles at Rosebud, Little Big Horn (Custer's Last Stand), and Wounded Knee. Black Elk and his friends were there, and lived through those harrowing days. A must-read book for anyone who wants to know how it really was.

Black Elk Speaks.......2005-09-20

I am really enjoying reading this book. It is the second time for me but it is as good as the first time. I know it is the kind of book that I will read over and over again!

"Chosen to Live": The Inspiring Story of Flight 232 Survivor Jerry Schemmel

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Good Read. Don't Let the Title Scare You.
God let me live but didn't let the others die.
An excellent book. Reminds us all to appreciate our lives.
Flight 232: One Plane Crash, Innumerable reverberations
Stephen Who?

"Chosen to Live": The Inspiring Story of Flight 232 Survivor Jerry Schemmel
Jerry Schemmel , and Kevin Simpson
Manufacturer: Victory Publishing Company Inc
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Miracle in the Cornfield

ASIN: 0965208656

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Good Read. Don't Let the Title Scare You........2005-08-04

With a title like "Chosen To Live," you would figure that this book has a religious overtone. It does. But let me ask you this: if you were one of the survivors of a airplane crash, wouldn't you be looking for answers too...anywhere...even in religion? So don't let the title scare you away if you're not religious. This is a great read and a fantastic account of the before, during and after of the fatal flight. The discussion the author had with pilot Al Haynes and the cockpit voice recorder transcript add greatly to the book. Buy it. Read it.

God let me live but didn't let the others die. .......2005-01-27

And to the self-proclaimed agnostic survivor, maybe you need to work out some of your own problems with your ordeal before you accuse others of being arrogant.

And you need to become an intelligent adult before you turn on your 'puter again. That person was wasn't claiming to be a survivor. And only you know what a "Self proclaimed agnostic" is since agnostics don't have a licensing procedure. Please calm your hysteria!

An excellent book. Reminds us all to appreciate our lives........2004-02-02

I recently read this book after seeing a story about it on the Wings Discovery Channel. This book is well written and details what has to be an experience that is etched not only in the mind of Jerry Schemmel, but everyone involved that day. My heart goes out the the families who lost loved ones and also my appreciation of all of those who survived the crash and what has to be an emotional aftermath.

In a strange coincidence that I found out just today, the author goes to my church in Littleton, CO and I had a chance to tell him this morning I just finished the book and how much I appreciated his work. I'm also a lifelong fan of the Denver Nuggets, where the author is the on-air radio voice for the team.

I was getting an adreneline rush just reading the book. What uncertainty, terror and fear that raced through that crippled passinger jet can only be understood by those who were there, and eventually those who survived. The book is very well written. The actions of the author prior, during and after the crash can only be painted in the mind by writing concisely with vivid accounts of that day.

I remember that day well being at work and hearing someone come into my office to tell me of a terrible crash in Des Moines. My co-workers and I ran to a nearby television set to see the first pictures from ground level through the fence showing the plane coming in and breaking up.

Much has been written previous to my review here. Apparently, the thought of Christians being arrogant is a bias of another reviewer. Christians are not here to question God. There is a time and reason for everything. While difficult near-death experiences happen to some people, it doesn't mean that God is not in control. I had a near-death experience and I believe having gone through that scenerio has made me stronger in my faith. Christians do not have all the answers, but I assure God does.

A very good book. Five stars, easy.

Flight 232: One Plane Crash, Innumerable reverberations.......2002-04-19

As a native of Denver, I am an avid fan of the teams of the Rocky Mountain Region, and I was quickly impressed when Jerry Schemmel assumed the microphone as the radio play-by-play man for the Denver Nuggets prior to the 1992-1993 season. In large part because of his talent and intelligence, he has not relinquished his post in a highly competitive industry. I was 16 years old when Jerry came to Denver, and when he arrived, I aspired to become a broadcaster with his knowledge and passion. Now, at age 25, I continue to work in pursuit of my broadcasting dreams. More importantly, however, after learning about his triumph, I seek to become the quality human being that Jerry Schemmel reveals in his book, "Chosen to Live".

A precocious 29-year old Deputy Commissioner of the Continental Basketball Association ("CBA"), Jerry was diligently preparing for the 1989 CBA Draft aboard United Flight 232. The voice of legendary broadcaster Jim McKay resonated in the background, and his tedious discussion of horse racing was quickly interrupted by Captain Al Haynes, who described imminent trouble in the DC-10's second engine. An explosion had left the DC-10, travelling at 500 MPH at 36,000 feet, bereft of a viable second engine as well as hydraulic processes. From the time of Captain Haynes' first announcement until the DC-10 slammed into a cornfield in Sioux City, Iowa, Jerry Schemmel had 45 minutes to inventory his life. The wife he adored was safe in Denver, his family safe in their respective hometowns in the midwest. Jerry was sure that he was going to die---he had left a note in his briefcase describing where investigators could find his life insurance policy. How would his loved ones handle his death? Had he experienced a full life, despite, at that time, not becoming a father? Imagine slowly crashing to the earth with such thoughts racing through your brain.

In vivid detail, Jerry describes the crash's impact, both physically in the Sioux City cornfield as well as emotionally, as Jerry was sent on a psychological roller coaster of anger, guilt, self-pity and depression until he found solace in his Faith. At the end of the book, you will undoubtedly do what I did---cry and tell your loved ones how much you love them, in the event you never see them again.

Stephen Who?.......2001-09-08

This was a fabulous book. And to the reader who blasted this book...it is quite obvious he or she didnt even read it. Everyone knows the heroic pilot of UAL 232 was Al Haynes...Steven Haynes...give me a break.

Black Elk speaks: Being the life story of a holy man of the Ogalala Sioux (Native American voices)

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Black Elk speaks: Being the life story of a holy man of the Ogalala Sioux (Native American voices)
Black Elk
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Black Elk Speaks - Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux

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Black Elk Speaks - Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux

Manufacturer: University of Nebraska Press
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A Good Year to Die: The Story of the Great Sioux War

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Excelent reading!!
An excellent recounting
a first rate overview of the Sioux War of 1876
Best depiction of the battle of the Little Big Horn I've rea

A Good Year to Die: The Story of the Great Sioux War
Charles M., III Robinson
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma Press
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ASIN: 0806128909

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This is the dramatic story of the most crucial year in the history of the American West, 1876, when the wars between the United States Government and the Indian Nations reached a peak. Telling a great deal about Indian cultures, history, beliefs and personality, this is the first book to cover the whole year, rather than simply its components. 16-page photo insert. 3 maps.

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Excelent reading!!.......2003-03-29

I have read several books about the Sioux Wars so i wasnt really sure i wanted to read another one, but Mr Robinson's book is fantastic.He writes taking in consideration that the reader doesnt know anything about the topic so he explains with good accuracy terms and places like no other author. The author is bold and right on the money when it comes to point a finger at somebody, like for example the stupidity of the Army officers.I found that the interviews and research the author made for this book are very good, especially from the indians perspective.The only thing i didnt like is the fact that Mr Robinson doesnt go into details when it comes to Crazy Horse.I would have loved to read more about Crazy Horse part in this Wars.Otherwise this is an excelente book!

An excellent recounting.......2001-05-03

This is by far the best book on the Army's conflict with Native Americans since "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee". It treats the material as a campaign rather than a series of seperate battles, so that Little Big Horn is treated as part of a whole. The author also describes the personalities and deeds of several Indian characters, not just Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. This is an eye-opening recounting of an important part of US history and a look at one of the greatest guerilla forces ever to wage war against the American Army.

a first rate overview of the Sioux War of 1876.......1999-06-01

Rather than concentrate on one battle or campaign, Robinson sets the stage for the reader to follow the movement of all the actors playing a role in the drama across the seasons of the war. I used this book as an orientation to the conflicts of 1876 prior to a trip to Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas to visit battle sites while on vacation. My trip was greatly enriched by reading this volume first. You can find more concentrated studies of particular engagements and the biographies of the participants that will offer deeper insights into the war, but for one overall narrative that provides the reader with the flavor of the contemporary army and Indian experience, here's my choice.

Best depiction of the battle of the Little Big Horn I've rea.......1998-09-14

The depiction of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, especially that based on eye-witness accounts is riveting. It shows how different this battle was for the Lakota from the type of fighting they were used to, and what a feat it was for Crazy Horse to have pulled them together to fight in the manner of the white men, even if it was for one time only. The feeling I came away with was that Custet had learned the style in which indians fought, just in time for Crazy Horse to learn to fight like the Cavalry. Both were brilliant military minds.

SALT CAMP: HerStory - Lakota Living Treasure

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Living Treasure
A Great American Spirit
Authentic Native American Voice
Native Amerian Life:Original,Historical,& Finally, Female.

SALT CAMP: HerStory - Lakota Living Treasure
Ollie Napesni
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ASIN: 1412003385
Release Date: 2006-07-06

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SALT CAMP is the autobiographical narrative of South Dakota\'s 2002 Indian Living Treasure, Ollie Napesni, Lakota Sioux from Rosebud Reservation. It contains thirteen legends including "How Salt Camp Got Its Name."

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Living Treasure.......2004-10-29

If you are not lucky enough to be able to sit at Ollie's feet and listen to her in person this is the next best thing... the book "sounds" like her... it is written as though she is speaking directly to you.... so it will throw many readers at first until you get used to the voice.... this is as close as you can get to her voice without voice recordings :) This is a wonderful way of speaking that has come about from mixing traditional lakota dialects with the english language to create a new dialect that is truely unique.

The book itself is a treasure of information that gives you a personal perspective of life in this area growing up during a time when this nation was going through major changes. Ollie gives you a vivid account of daily life, life that has all but disappeared, sprinkled with wisdom and facts you won't get out of main stream textbooks or history books. This is a wonderful window into another culture and belief system that you should not miss!

This book is for everyone, from young to old, from curious to students, those who have an interest in history, culture, and their fellow humans... this has something that speaks to everyone and gives you so much more when you are finished with it .... you won't regret this purchase! Donate a copy to your local library or school!

A Great American Spirit.......2004-02-07

In this wonderful book, Ollie Napesni tells her own story (through the meticulous work of her devoted recorder and editor, Dianna Torson). Born to Lakota parents on the plains of South Dakota in 1917, Ollie straddles and unites two American cultures. Through her, they fuse and participate energetically in the travails and triumphs of the century. What emerges is a great American spirit that comes sailing out of the pages in Ollie's own salty, vivacious, mid-western voice. If you have any interest in American Indian affairs - or even if you don't - you shouldn't miss this book. You won't put it down without a lump in your throat and a smile in your heart.

Authentic Native American Voice.......2003-11-02

Once you get into the syntax of Ms. Napesni's voice, you love it. She is a Lakota speaker and she thinks in Lakota because it is her first language. Highly fluent in English she is able to bring to the reader a sense of being Lakota. The book demonstrates to readers how one must be flexible in order to live in two completely different cultures. The book itself is a joy, easy to hold and easy to read. For fastest service it is best ordered straight from www.trafford.com.

Native Amerian Life:Original,Historical,& Finally, Female........2003-10-31

Reading Ollie Napesni's autobiographical account as a Lakota Sioux Native American was a pure pleasure. Finally we have female insight what it was like growing up in Native America from the early 1920's. Ms. Napesni's account to her editor, transcriber, Dianna Torson, has Ollie's voice in traditional Lakota story telling style. Ollie's voice rings through and we listen to her tell "HerStory". Ms. Torson's ability to edit without loosing the traditional Lakota oratory style is remarkable. Even through a few instances of time wandering, Ollie's story won't let you go. You follow her recollections and look for her bits of wisdom. We learn about honor, dignity, humbleness, family values and strength. We discover women, men and children in Native American communities who were centered in family and Lakota Native American traditions.

Ms Napesni has offered to those of us who yearn for simplicity, commonality, spirituality and peace a world view and a life that attained those qualities.

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The Turtle Who Went to War includes five stories from the Indian Reading Series, a collection of authentic material cooperatively developed by Indian people. These traditional Sioux tales, originally designed to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture, include elements of friendship, bravery, loyalty and revenge. Recorded by Indian storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, these high interest stories are perfect for reluctant readers and offer a fascinating way for readers of all ages to learn about the Sioux.

Also available in the Indian Reading Series:
*Coyote Stories of the Montana Salish Indians
*Owl's Eyes and Seeking the Spirit
*Mary Quequesah's Love Story
*How Marten Got His Spots
*How the Summer Season Came
*How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be

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a good primer on Sioux folklore

Stories of the Sioux, New Edition
Luther Standing Bear
Manufacturer: Bison Books
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ASIN: 0803293356

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Luther Standing Bear, a Lakota Sioux born in the 1860s, heard these legends in his youth, when his people were being moved to reservations. In haunting mood and imagery, they celebrate the old nomadic life of the Sioux, when buffalo were plentiful and all nature fed the spirit. The twenty stories honor not only the buffalo but also the dog, the horse, the eagle, and the wolf as workaday helpers and agents of divine intervention; the wisdom of the medicine man; and the heroism and resourcefulness of individual men and women.

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a good primer on Sioux folklore.......2000-06-01

This collection is a good primer for someone interested in the folklore of the Sioux Indians. They are a fascinating people and these tales hold great interest. There is a charm that accompanies these stories that will delight readers. One comes to understand and appreciate the Sioux love for nature and animals. These legends will inspire and awe readers. Luther Standing Bear does a great job of capturing the oral pulse of these stories. I was enamored of these stories when I read them as a teenager and they still hit the mark all these years later.

American Indians' Kitchen-Table Stories: Contemporary Conversations With Cherokee, Sioux, Hopi, Osage, Navajo, Zuni, and Members of Other Nations (A)

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American Indians' Kitchen-Table Stories: Contemporary Conversations With Cherokee, Sioux, Hopi, Osage, Navajo, Zuni, and Members of Other Nations (A)
Keith Cunningham
Manufacturer: August House Publishers
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