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Buffalo Woman Comes Singing (Religion and Spirituality)

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To be quite honest about this book, I did not finish reading it, even though it was well written. It's a case of mistaken identity: about halfway through it was evident that Brooke Medicine Eagle is preaching New Age religion and is not holding to traditional practices and beliefs, as I hoped when I bought this book. At the point where she was explaining how she believes that Christianity and Traditional beliefs are consitent with each other, I quit reading and merely skimmed, finding that this book is a conglomeration of different beliefs, including 12-step programs. Perhaps this is what a reader may be looking for; this reader was not. Those looking for Traditional reading might wish to read Sacred Fireplace, by Pete S. Catches, Sr., or Crow Dog, by Leonard Crow Dog and Richard Erdoes, both of which are filled with traditional spiritual insight and practice.

I bought this book at a time when I was looking for source materials on native american culture and living for the non native american person. The book came reccomended to me by a friend who owned it with a word of caution that it was just alright. I went out and bought it, read through it and found it ok in some places and questionable in others. The author does advertise her other "for sale" services quite a bit which gets a little daunting, however there are some chapters which are well written and full of imagery. The two I liked best were her chapter on crystals where she describes a gift giving ceremony between her and friends, something which I have enjoyed doing myself. I also liked the part onbuilding your own personal altar, unlike other new age authors who proclaim altar set ups and endless tools, the author of this book tells readers to have an empty altar, perhaps covered in a sacred cloth which can be a simple focal point rather than a holder of all sorts of tools. All in all If you want this book then buy it used, use those parts of it that speak to you and discard the rest. Incidently, there is a picture of the author in the back of the book and looking at her I couldnt help but feel a bit uneasy, she dosent present a very spiritual image.

I dislike writing negative reviews, but sometimes it is necessary to use harsh words, and this is another of those times.

I bought this book in hopes it would contain authentic Amerindian teachings.

Chapter 10 she goes into Feldenkrais body work.

Chapter 11 she goes into channeled information.

Chapter 15 she goes into NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming).

My MAJOR point of comtention with this book occurs with chapter 12. In this chapter she becomes a proponent for the use of peyote. Peyote is a halucinigenic cacti.

Halucinogens will open the shamamic doorways but there are other ways just as effective without adding toxins to your body.

I recommend the following Shamanic books in this order.

"Shamanic Experience" Kenneth Meadows

"Shamanism: As A Spiritual Practise For Daily Life" Tom Cowan

"Shamanism" Gordon MacLellan

"The Way of the Shaman" Michael Harner

"Secrets of Shamanism: Tapping The Spirit Power Within You" Jose and Lena Stevens

"Rainbow Medicine: A Visionary Guide To Native American Shamanism" Wolf Moondance

Questions or comments; please E-Mail me. Two Bears.

Wah doh Ogedoda

Brooke Medicine Eagle has written more than an autobiography with Buffalo Woman Comes Singing. She has shared her heart and soul in the story of her coming of age as the powerful and gifted Medicine Person who offers beautiful and power-filled ceremonies and exercises for the reader's personal growth. While telling her story, Brooke manages to reveal both painful personal processes and glorious revelations that empowered her. Her humanity glows brightly and helps the reader to feel a great affinity with her growing mission to help others love our Earth Mother. The appendices in the rear of the book offer many other books and resources for those who wish to follow the Rainbow Path of diversity and of love for this planet. This is a marvelous autobiography told in an inspiring manner with many practical suggestions for ways to foster our own metamorphosis

I am very disappointed with this "book". And I use the term "book" loosely, it is really nothing more than one big commercial for her workshops.

I have owned this book since it was first published. Read it through and have been re-reading it ever since. It is one of those books that give hope or joy or peace or ideas whenever you need them. Just open at random for your need of the moment and there is your answer. If you want to give yourself a real gift read it cover to cover at least once a year. The author is a real Human Being and her book is as honest and alive as she is.

All in all this book is pretty good but the author does advertise an awfull lot for her own services and products.

Brooke Medicine Eagle's autobiography tells more than the story of one extraordinary woman. It invites the reader to experience his or her own spiritual self by being firmly grounded in the wisdom of the Earth. No faith is required, there is no dogma in this book and, thankfully, no burdensome beliefs to accept. Instead, there is a call to one's integrity, a sense of humor, and reverence for everything from sexuality to the Creator of all. Rarely does a book combine profound inspiration with simple and beautiful ritual practices that demonstrate our untapped human potential. If our Mother Earth could recommend a book for all her children, this would be it.

Sorry people this is false stuff. I am a Crow and this aint Crow, this is just another outsider trying to get rich off of tricking people. I don't even give it a star cuz it aint real!!! I had to choose a rating in order to post this.