 | Curanderismo: Mexican American Folk Healing by Robert T. Trotter II
Buy new: $21.46 / Used from: $13.00 One of the best books out there on curanderismo. An authentic review of curanderismo within the American Southwest. No new age lies here. Edward B. Holman's review in Amazon is appropriate.
|
 | Two Leggings: The Making of a Crow Warrior by Peter Nabokov
Buy new: $17.95 / Used from: $3.87 If you are interested in learning about spiritual power--sometimes referred to as medicine--amongst the plains Indians, then this book is for you. I recommend it highly.
|
 | Yellowtail, Crow Medicine Man and Sun Dance Chief: An Autobiography by Thomas Yellowtail
Buy new: $15.56 / Used from: $0.49 Thomas Yellowtail was Shoshone/Crow Sun Dance chief for many years. Here, he discusses his life and the Sun Dance path he walked. You will find his opinions of the Sun Dance way vs. the Native American Church (peyote) way as well as his thinking about self-appointed chiefs leading Sun Dances on different parts of the reservation.
|
 | God Is Red: A Native View of Religion, 30th Anniversary Edition by Vine Deloria Jr.
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $7.76 Some may find this book a slow read due to Deloria's tendency to offer loads of examples and explanation. However, if you really want to gain an understanding as to the difference between the Western view of spirituality/religion and why it is nearly impossible for one indoctrinated into the Western system to understand the differences to Native American Indian spirituality, this book will help.
|
 | Shanar: Dedication Ritual of a Buryat Shaman in Siberia by Virlana Tkacz
Buy used from: $14.59 The authors had the opportunity to attend the initiation of a traditional Buryat shaman to the third level (there are nine in their tradition). Read about the trials and difficulties Volodya had until his elder shamans lead by Bayir determined why the initiation was failing. Many photos that were permitted are included. Just an excellent look into authentic and traditional Siberian shamanism.
|
Listmania!
