This special tenth-anniversary edition of Fools Crow: Wisdom and Power contains a remembrance of Fools Crow by Russell Means; an 8-page black and white photo insert; and a new afterword by the author, Thomas E. Mails.
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In this astounding book, Frank Fools Crow, ceremonial chief of the Teton Sioux and one of the greatest Native American holy persons, explains traditions and practices that bring spiritual power to ordinary lives. Mails says of his subject: "No other eminent holy person has ever, or perhaps could ever, so plainly have revealed how he knew what he knew and how he did the things he did".
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"Anyone who is willing to live the life I have led can do the things I do." -Fools Crow
"You have to understand the goodness of Chief Frank Fools Crow in order to understand what the American Indian is really all about. Grandpa Fools Crow possessed a dignity that you no longer see in America. Grandpa possessed every quality that the American Indian people of these great lands once held." -from the foreword by Russell Means, Oglala Lakota Patriot
"I knew the old Ceremonial Chief of the Teton Sioux well, having been in six annual sun dances all led by Chief Fools Crow. Other ceremonies I also served as his helper. Mails portrays the spirit and intellect of the powerful holy man quite well." - Ed McGaa, Eagle Man, Oglala, author of Mother Earth Spirituality and Rainbow Tribe
Over a period of years beginning in 1974, author Thomas E. Mails met many times with the remarkable Sioux holy man Frank Fools Crow, and was entrusted with the powerful, transformative and healing teachings of this important leader. Fools Crow healed and touched many lives, and continues to do so in this cherished classic of Native American spirituality.
This new edition of Fools Crow: Wisdom and Power includes additional photos of Fools Crow (some previously unpublished), an afterword with an overview of the great teacher's Seven Ways of Healing, and a foreword by Russell Means. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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An amazing book, by one of the most renowned Holy Men in the Native American Community. "Fools Crow: Wisdom and Power" is bursting with knowledge and love. He depicts techniques on how to become a living chanel for Great Spirit's Healing Energy, you will learn how to become a "Hollow Bone" as he calls it. But you must realize that this is by no means a how to book. He describes his experiences in a way that they are filled with teachings of how to attain power and wisdom, and the right way to use both. All and all, this is one of my favorite books out-right! I hope that you have the privilage of reading this incredible book, it will inevitably change your life and how you live it forever.
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The legacy of Fools Crow is his wisdom & power as a Lakota medecine man. The path he walked, as a man called to serve his people & the Great Spirit, is recalled in this book. His simple message is that all of us can be "hollow bones" for the Great Spirit to work through. The reader learns that the power & wisdom of Frank Fools Crow's life was in his detachment from ego and submission to a higher force. Some readers may only be interested in the ceremonies & rituals described in the book. However, the message is the spirit of the man & his committment to his God & to his people. I can not imagine that any reader can walk away from this book untouched.
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This is one of the most remarkable books I have ever read! If you want a book that will draw you closer to God, regardless of your religion or beliefs, this is the book. Frank Fools Crow will teach you by his example what a holy life truly is and the power that will naturally flow from living this type of life.
The beauty of the traditional way of the Sioux is also captured in this book. Yet Fools Crow reaches to the heart of all people with the love he freely gives. Fools Crow's many gifts are laid out here - his healing ability, his compassion. It is made clear these are gift's that come from God, not man, and as are to be shared with all.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.5, Basic primer on Fools Crows' spirituality/healing
I have not read Mails' other book Fools Crow. Mails writes he does not repeat what was in the first Fools Crow book except what is needed to make this book flow, however the book... Read more
Published 5 months ago by kavanava
A Life of Integrity
A wonderful book, by one of the more renowned Holy Men in the Native American Community. "Fools Crow: Wisdom and Power" offers native wisdom and love. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Julie Tallard Johnson
Fools Crow Wisdom and Power
The book arrived well within the promised delivery date. And the condition of the product surpassed the description given. Great quality and service. Read more
Published on February 8, 2008 by Indy Quillen
This is a very important book
This book is like a workbook to the 1st Fools Crow book. It has changed my life and assisted on the spiritual path that I am walking. Read more
Published on October 22, 2007 by J. Hazelett
knowledge of the old ways
For those who have read Fools Crow by Thomas E Mails should follow up with this book. If you have not read it I would sertainly do so as a companian to this book. Read more
Published on June 11, 2007 by Stephen M. Nigro Jr.
Superior insight
For a person interested in American Indian Medicine People, this Book, and it's companion book - Fools Crow, ISBN 0-8032-8174-9, will
read as a Treasure of insight, clarity,... Read more
read as a Treasure of insight, clarity,... Read more
Published on April 10, 2007 by David M. Josephson
inconsistent and somewhat hard to believe
Fools Crow Wisdom and Power is interesting in that the memoir is an account of a Sioux "holy" man. Yet, Fools Crow's holiness is not consistent. Read more
Published on March 14, 2007 by Louise D. Somes
Everyone Should have this book
A great man, a great vision. An example to every human being who walks upon our Mother Earth. One that should be followed in every aspect of life. Read more
Published on December 12, 2006 by Wendy
a master's methods
thomas mails' honesty and humility in recognition of the potent and vibrant personality of fool's crow allows him to become a nearly transparent medium for this account of a... Read more
Published on June 27, 2003
Wonderful book. Highly recommended!
This is a wonderful book, and I recommend it to anyone thatwants to understand the late great Holy man Frank Foolscrow (TheCeremonial Chief of the Teton Sioux).
I give Mr. Read more
Published on October 27, 2000 by W. Lambdin
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