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A review by spencergl
Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux by Black Elk
5.0
I got this book when I was a teen and it sat on my bookshelves and has moved from house to house with me over the years. I got it as birthday gift from my father. He told me to read it as it would give great insight to him. I'm not sure if that is true, but I do think I decided to read this at the right time in my life. It is a very well written recording of a time that is often glorified or not really known about.
The melding of two spirits into one and relaying a wonderful first hand account of the late 1800s. It is a very strong and emotional piece that explains a lot about the natives of North America. Providing a rich insight into the inner communities, religion, and society of the native people. I wish we had to read this in history class, then again, I may not have gotten the full message.
I highly recommend that if you haven't not read this book that you do and really ponder it. It is an age old tale and is applicable to just about anytime in history.
The melding of two spirits into one and relaying a wonderful first hand account of the late 1800s. It is a very strong and emotional piece that explains a lot about the natives of North America. Providing a rich insight into the inner communities, religion, and society of the native people. I wish we had to read this in history class, then again, I may not have gotten the full message.
I highly recommend that if you haven't not read this book that you do and really ponder it. It is an age old tale and is applicable to just about anytime in history.