This memoir of Native American teacher, writer and artist Warren Petoskey spans centuries and lights up shadowy corners of American history with important memories of Indian culture and survival. Warren's family connects with many key episodes in Indian history, including the tragedy of boarding schools that imprisoned thousands of Indian children as well as the traumatic effects of alcohol abuse and bigotry. He writes honestly about the impact of these tragedies, and continually returns to Indian traditions as the deepest healing resources for native peoples. He writes about the wisdom that comes from practices such as fishing, hunting and sharing poetry. This memoir is an essential voice in the chorus of Indian leaders testifying to major chapters of American history largely missing from most narratives of our nation's past.
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I've read many personal testimonies of troubled lives. This book offers a great insight into the struggle of Natives from all walks of life and to people in general. It touched my perspective of how life should be viewed in a profound way and I would recommend this to anyone who is struggling in life or those looking for a good non-fiction read.
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I have not read many books in my short walk on this plane of existence, and even though my thoughts may be considered biased, this book is as good or better than any book I've read. I am not the type of person who shares my emotions that often. It has probably been almost a year since I have been overwhelmed with emotion enough to display it in front of anyone. This book gave me a release. I am extremely proud of this book's author. I always knew Warren was a great man, but I never fully understood until now the hardships that he had overcome.
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As a copy editor, an author and a book reviewer, I was privileged to be asked to look over the typescript of "Dancing My Dream" before its publication. I was caught up in the flow of the memoir, because of its openness and deep spirituality. Petoskey has not had an easy life, but he has the love of nature and the gratitude for the gifts of the Creator that are inherent in the Native American way of life, as well as a deep feeling for and awareness of the Christian path, all of which combine to make this book not only uplifting but also heart-lightening. The book is written simply, yet movingly; parts of it are sheer poetry that many will want to re-read almost as a prayerbook. Like the life of its author, it is a treasure.
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