Book Description
The Pacific Northwest is well known for its spectacular world-class cruising grounds. Authors Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones have combed every nautical mile of this area in their 36-foot sailboat, Dreamspeaker, to sketch and write about the true gems in this watery region. Key features include the best anchorages and marinas in each region, unique hand-drawn shoreline plans for each destination, detailed sketch charts, and color photographs. There are also details on approach, hazards and cautions, where to anchor, marina contacts, and US/Canadian customs. In addition, you can find out where to drop a crab pot, pick huckleberries, find a freshwater lake, discover a hidden beach, watch otters at play, or simply take a hike.
Customer Reviews:
Wow.......2003-07-22
This Tradion Book just blew me away. While the narrative was slightly confusing in the begining, but it does pick up after a bit.
The character archetypes, Rotes and spirit creation information makes this book a valuable resource.
The main shortcoming of this book is that it contantly references other books such as 'Axis Mundi', 'The Spirit Ways' and 'Werewolf'. However, the information on spirits completely makes up for this.
This book is an absolute MUST for any Storyteller or Dreamspeaker player.
Dreaming Beyond the Stereotypes.......2002-12-23
Wow! And I thought the original Dreamspeakers Tradition book was good. This one just blew me away. It was so amazing. This revised edition really expands on just what it means to be a Shaman. Following the journey of a young Shaman, we learn just about every aspect of Shamanism in this book. Starting from the introduction, which explains the mood, theme and set-up of the book, we go into a brief history of the world, as told by the spirits themselves. Then they go on to take us on a tour of the Americas, Africa and other lands, and the shaman who work in those lands. Sidebars fill us in on spirit perspectives and how words really can matter when dealing with spirits. We go on to get Dreamspeaker views on other Traditions, supernatural beings and even dealing with spirits. The first chapter closes out with word on Dreamspeaker philosophy and how shamanism can be integrated with other religions, from New Age faiths and Shinto to Christianity and Islam.
The next chapter goes into more details on Dreamspeaker structure, giving write-ups for each major Dreamspeaker faction: the Baruti (wandering storytellers), spirit-trained Independants, the Ghost Wheel Society (techno-shamans), Keepers of the Sacred Flame (traditional shaman), Red Spears (warriors), Spirit Smiths (fetish makers) and Solitares (lone shaman). Then we get more on animism, ecstasy and transvestite shamanism, followed by how Dreamspeakers view magic and the spheres. Some new mechanics for madness, Awakened items, coping with the Avatar Storm, Spirit allies, Totems and lesser Shaman paths, as well as more spirit Rotes (many quite inventive) and Fetishes than you can shake a stick at, close out this chapter.
The next chapter goes through famous Dreamspeakers, including a Siberian master who survived the Avatar Storms and Xoca, the Dreamspeaker signature character. Then we get some interesting suggestions for Dreamspeaker chronicles, and a group of NPCs who serve as shamans by helping educate poor communities across the world. Then we get the usual sample NPCs, including some unique ones like an Armenian vigilante who speaks to ghosts of his murdered relatives, a Native American shaman attached to the American military as an advisor, the shaman without a tribe and an African pirate who follows Shango, the Orisha of thunder.
The end of the book brings the story of our Shaman-in-training full circle, though I won't give it away. We also get some very good recommendations for books and movies, most of which I agree embody Dreamspeaker ideals or themes quite well. Over all, its a great resource for playing Dreamspeakers, or even shamans in general. After all, most of the infomation is very general, so it can apply equally well for Orphans, Kopa Loei, Ba'ata, Sons of Tengri and Ecstatic or Akashic Shaman.
My only comment on the book is that it is very broad. Shamanism is a varied practice found in all cultures. Sure, you've got Native American, Siberian, African, Aboriginal, Korean and Pacific Islander Shamanism. But Shamanism exists elsewhere; followers of Voudon and Santeria, Shinto priests, Christian mystics who speak to Angels and Demons, Bedouin wisewomen, Bluesmen who learn from the Dark Man at the Crossroads, Mexican curanderos, Bon Po priests in Tibet, Chinese peasant wizards and beyond. If you really want to add cultural depth to your character, it might help to get a good book on anthropology, mythology or a specific culture (Hmong, !Kung, Aboriginal, Cree, Aztec, etc) as well.
The Tradition of many Traditions.......2002-05-12
Dreamspeakers continues the Revised edition Traditions books which I've been enjoying very much. Though I've personally never been much of a Mage fan, I do try to keep abreast of the different groups out there for when I run a game of my own to make my World of Darkness a more well-rounded experience for all.
That said, I often found the previous edition Tradition books dull and clunky. The newer Revised editions are not so, and have a much better narrative structure around them, despite using most of the same narrative conventions. This may work because there seems to be less melodrama and more instruction for the Mages working their way through their individual Traditions.
Not so for the Dreamspeakers for whome such generalizations are hard, since the Tradition name is here revealed to be a catch-all for any Mage who works with spirits, and this Tradition seems to be the most disorganized and chaotic so far. Dreamspeakers (or "Shamans" as they are more likely to be referred to in the book) can come from any walk of life, from any culture, and can even be Awakened by powerful Spirits, making them a highly eclectic group which is difficult to characterize or give mutual goals to as a group. Of the Revised books so far, this one makes the best case for an all-Dreamspeaker game (as opposed to an all fill-in-Tradition-name-here game).
Best of all is the Tradition is no longer made out to be a bunch of drum-beating tribalists stuck in the modern era. This gives the Tradition more depth and is greatly appreciated by me.
Book Description
The Pacific Northwest is well known for its spectacular world-class cruising grounds. Authors Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones have combed every nautical mile of this area in their 36-foot sailboat, Dreamspeaker, to sketch and write about the true gems in this watery region. Key features include the best anchorages and marinas in each region, unique hand-drawn shoreline plans for each destination, detailed sketch charts, and color photographs. There are also details on approach, hazards and cautions, where to anchor, marina contacts, and US/Canadian customs. In addition, you can find out where to drop a crab pot, pick huckleberries, find a freshwater lake, discover a hidden beach, watch otters at play, or simply take a hike.
Customer Reviews:
Still a Pretty Decent Book.......2002-11-29
Okay, so this book was written for second edition instead of revised. Nonetheless, it still is a pretty good source of information if you intend to run a Dreamspeaker, regardless of whether your game is second edition or revised.
The main story is of a Mohawk steelworker, Michael Skyhawk, who discovers he is a Shaman and is led through his Awakening. Throughout the book, his Awakening serves as an example of how Shamanism works. The first chapter gives us a rough idea of the historical traditions of various cultures within the Dreamspeaker Tradition: Australian Aborigines, African natives, followers of Voudon and Santeria, Native Americans (from North and South America), Pacific Islanders, Siberians, Mongols, Lapps and so forth. We then get to see the Dreamspeakers form as a Tradition during the Grand Convocation, and the exploitation of the Dreamspeakers homelands (by both Technocracy and Traditionalists alike) up into the modern era.
Following this is a really nice juicy section covering Shamanism in general. It gives the Shaman's journey, from his calling by the spirits onward. Great depth is given to how Dreamspeakers view (and respect) the Spirits, and there is a lot of useful metaphysical stuff here. There also are details on Dreamspeaker factions, such as the Contraries (sacred clowns), Red Spears (Native rights militants), Baruti (wandering storytellers), Keepers of the Sacred Fire (traditionalists who want to preserve their homelands) and Ghost Wheel Society (techno-shamans). We also get to see some areas of Dreamspeaker influence in the spirit worlds, including a couple Native American realms and a city that recreates Great Zimbabwe.
The next chapter continues by giving insight into the Dreamspeakers relations with others. Aside from mixed relations with the Traditions, Technocracy, Crafts (Bata'a and Kopa Loei), Nephandi and Maruaders, the Dreamspeakers also have relations (sometimes even alliances) with spirits, Shape-shifters and even the fae (Eshu, Nunnehi and Menehune anyway). The section on relationships with spirits (going down to detail the differences between spirits) is very interesting.
The closing section follows tradition by offering up some sample characters (a Voudon priestess, techno-shaman and psychologist who adopts Aboriginal healing techniques), some NPCs (including a Contrary who may be Coyote himself), different takes on the Spheres, common foci and some sample rotes. There is also some information here specific to Shamans, such as acquiring a Totem (owning a copy of Werewolf: the Apocalypse helps here), the special bond between a Shaman and a familar or animal companion and how to enter Maya. Finally it closes out with a final word on Shamanism and some sample reading and listening. I recommend you check most, if not all, of the recommended reading and listening, especially if you want to learn about RL Shamanism and indigenous traditions.
Over all, this is an excellent book for running Dreamspeakers (especially native or indigenous Dreamspeakers) or even animistic mages in general. Even if it needs to be re-worked a little, it provides a wealth of information for anyone who is willing to look at it. Certainly it was one of the best books written for second edition.
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Its maze of inlets, islands, sandy shores and rocky shoals gives the British Columbia coast some of the best cruising in the world--19,000 kilometres of spectacular coastline.
So it's no surprise that boaters flock here from around the world. Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones first found their way to Vancouver Harbour in 1988, after they left London's Docklands, sailed the Atlantic, cruised the Caribbean and explored the eastern seaboard of the United States. They've never left, choosing to rent an apartment in Vancouver's West End and moor their 36-foot sailboat Dreamspeaker near Stanley Park.
In the ensuing 15 years, they've explored many nooks and crannies of BC's coast, gathering useful information for boaters and meeting all sorts of colourful characters. The result is Voyage of the Dreamspeaker, a personal chronicle which details one idyllic summer cruise from Vancouver to Desolation Sound. On the way the authors unearth snippets of intriguing history and meet coastal pioneers old and new, and they interweave these stories with their own past adventures and new discoveries of an area they have grown to love.
From the bustling urban marinas of Vancouver's False Creek to the warm and secluded waters off Musket Island Marine Park (near Hardy Island), the authors describe their favourite places to visit from Vancouver to Toba Inlet. Browse Molly's Lane Market in Gibsons, buy some fabulous home-baked bread at the Gambier Island General Store and don't miss visiting Harry Roberts' original log cabin and apple orchard on Nelson Island, which is kept beautifully intact for visitors.
Illustrated with unforgettable colour photographs and detailed charts and maps, Voyage of the Dreamspeaker will inspire even the most cautious of boaters to cast away and explore the best BC has to offer.
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- A haunting story
- sad and sick ending
- An alternative view of what psychiatry calls mental illness
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First a multiple award-winning film produced for television, then a novel and winner of the 1978 Gibson Literary Award, then a perennial bestseller, Dreamspeaker is the powerful and deeply moving story of a boy caught between two worlds, who learns too late the healing strength of faith and love. In a desperate attempt to escape the institution where he has been committed and to exorcise the unnamed evil that haunts him, Peter Baxter runs deep into the forests of British Columbia. Hungry, injured and pursued by inescapable horror, Peter is rescued by an old Native Dreamspeaker and his mute companion. Through their teachings, Peter discovers the power of the Indian spirit world--and the courage to face his terror alone.
Customer Reviews:
A haunting story.......2006-08-30
I first saw this as a movie on CBC's "For The Record" film series in the summer of 1977. I was hooked into the story as its many elements and circumstances paralleled my own young life. I grew up in group homes and foster homes as an aboriginal ward of various child care agencies. I didn't understand the complexities of personal identity until later in my life but this story became the catalyst of change for me. I started exploring my aboriginal roots after seeing this film and turned what was a hopeful and beautiful story that ended horribly into a long journey on my path to peace and acceptance of my aboriginal roots. Today I am a proud father of two children who I recently took to a traditional powwow for a weekend of camping and dancing to the drum with our native brothers and sisters.
I remember how struck with anguish I was with tears running down my face at the end of the film but I was also hopeful and determined not to let this happen to me. I highly recommend this story to everyone and I hope they have the courage to finish it to its wrenching conclusion.
sad and sick ending.......2004-05-18
Iam a Sr.1 student and my class had to read Dreamspeaker.i read a head and finshed the book, after reading the book i was very depressed, and a wondered why would a teacher would tell a class 2 read some thing like this, it sends the message to youth that hey well if your not getting your way end it. it would have been a great boook if the ending wasnt so sad.
An alternative view of what psychiatry calls mental illness.......1998-12-01
I first read this book ten years ago and instanlty loved it. I took my time about buying a copy, and it went out of print. I'm correcting that mistake today! The book is about a boy who, from time to time, experiences what modern mainstream psychiatry would call psychotic events (not to imply that those people could ever agree upon a diagnosis). He has had contact with social services and the mental health profession...no luck. He then runs into a native shaman. One of the definitions of "shaman" in the dictionary I have here is: one who "divines the hidden." The shaman teaches the boy that his episodes are not symptoms of mental illness, but symptoms of being one of "the chosen." If you think street people are crazy, if you think crazy people should be at least fixed, and probably locked-up in the process, if you own stock in the drug company which make lithium...this book my help.
This book has the worst ending ever!.......1998-05-20
This is the worst possible book that they could be giving to teenagers to read. It simply teaches them that if things are not going there way then they can always kill themselves. This is not the sort of thing that schools should be premoting
We are not all the same..........1997-07-17
Over the last fourteen years, I have lent out each of the 8 copies of this novel that I have owned...I am still waiting to get ANY of them back. This is a simple (and short) story of a boy trying to find where he belongs and how modern day society, with its rules and regulations, keeps thwarting his efforts. This novel is an excellent expose of the frailties of a society ruled by bureaucracy and conformity, instead of common sense and compassion. It is also a superb metaphor for the alienation and suppression of self that is a result of our current society and its domination by "big businesses". This novel poignantly attests to the fact that we are not all the same and the same answer does not work for everyone. In many ways, this novel explores the same issues as Pink Floyd's classic album, "The Wall"
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These popular cruising companions offer charts, tips and data that will enhance the enjoyment and safety of any voyage. The guides feature informative and charming hand-drawn shoreline plans of selected marinas and small boat anchorages, ranging from safe all-weather havens to secluded picnic spots and marine parks. Intended to complement official hydrographic charts, the Dreamspeaker Cruising Guides accurately pinpoint both popular and little-known highlights in BC and Pacific Northwest coastal waters that every sailor, power-boater or kayaker should know.
Written in the personal style of a boater's logbook, the accompanying text provides vital information about featured locations, plus notes on recreational activities for adults and children. Here you will find the best spots to anchor your boat, share a romantic sunset, enjoy a fine meal, pick blackberries in season--even locate a welcome hot shower or cappuccino!
Aerial photographs illustrate safe approaches to the destinations, while full-colour scenic photographs showcase the splendour of the Pacific Northwest Coast.
Customer Reviews:
A must for explorers around the area!.......2003-12-10
I was amazed with the details and drawings incorporated in this book. This is definitely the best reference book available for boaters.
My wife and I have logged about 1500 n/m since April 2003 in our sailboat and we have gone to many of the places suggested in this book.
It allowed me to see what to expect as well as provided us accurate location and description of each area. If you want to explore Howe Sound and the Sunshine coast, this book is a must to have handy in your boat.
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