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Lakota Way: Stories & Lessons for Living

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After years of listening to insufferable white posturers and Indian writers beating the tom-tom just a bit too loudly, I have finally come upon a writer who has produced a humble, honorable, knowledgeable book that reflects the application of Indian traditions to the situations that all of us face today. This is not a book for the confused seeker, the desperate wannabe, or the trafficer in the newest new age philosophy du jour. Rather, it is a book for the caring, thoughtful human being who looks into the heart as well as the mind for guidance on life issues. An added benefit is that it is full of wonderful and illustrative stories, lightly told. If you don't feel that the Great Spirit has ordained you to wear eagle feathers and take an Indian name, but you value the rich, earth-embracing philosophy of the Lakota people, please get this book. You will find yourself quietly enriched and illuminated, all in a way that New Age self help books can never begin to provide. Thank you, Mr. Marshall. You remind us that wisdom whispers, it doesn't shout. Keep up the good fight. Kent Nerburn

I was truely swept away by this book. All the different stories relating to the Virtues are wonderful. I would recommend this to anyone that shares a love for Native Americans. Their beliefs really come alive in this book for dreamers and romantics like me.

I borrowed this book from the library and
when I started reading it, I couldn't put
it down. I finished the book that same night,
it was great.

This book is based on reality. All these virtues
are based on pure common sense principles.

I will buy this book and a couple more for my
family and friends.

A great way for non-Indians to catch a glimpse of what was disrupted by westward expansion, and why it is valuable to study American Indian cultures. Without being pushy or prescriptive, Joseph Marshall has provided a great tutorial for healthy living. This book is a mind expanding experience that requires no chemicals.

I have read many new age self-help books that
offered some good advice, but at times were
really spacey and confusing. After reading
"The Lakota Way" I must say, that this is a
work of art...it is an easy read and so simple
to understand the values and virtues it teaches
that are so desperately missing in todays family
and youths across our country.

"The Lakota Way" so inspired me, that I will
use it as my bible for living. It's one of the
greatest books I have ever read.

I truely loved the old stories that Mr. Marshall
started with in each chapter leading into the
explaination of each virtue. I only wish I had
the same grand-parents telling me those stories
when I was a small boy.

For anyone that wants to improve their life and
everything around them.........this is the book!

Thank you, Mr. Joseph M. Marshall III for changing
my life.

Ronin

This was the best book I have read in almost 10 years. Joseph Marshall presents human virtues, that I would hope we would all strive to achieve, with examples of historical events, life experience, and cultural stories and legends. This presentation makes it so easy to relate to. It is as if a grandfather you look up to is trying to teach you how to live life a an honest, integral person. I personally think it should be a required read for school student, because unfortunately, too many growing people seem to be missing these lessons, and perpetuating horrible behavior. Great Book!

Marshall's Lakota Way is a wonderful book that I found to conatin bits of wisdom that can benefit all of us, no matter who you are or where you live. The book examines Lakota perspectives on life and how it relates to modern society. I would highly recommend this book as well as Marshall's "Winter of the Holy Iron".

I was truely swept away by this book. All the different stories relating to the Virtues are wonderful. I would recommend this to anyone that shares a love for Native Americans. Their beliefs really come alive in this book for dreamers and romantics like me.

Folks have always joked around about how nice it would be if our children came with manuals. Well...Here it is!! Pilamiya! Thank You for sharing the stories!

"The Lakota Way" is a magnificently written book that will enrich your life in many ways. Each chapter is dedicated to a virtue essential to the Lakota (better known as the Sioux) people. Mr. Marshall masterfully paints a picture of each virtue by sharing traditional stories passed down through the generations. Important lessons in life are wonderfully illustrated and can easily be connected to modern day life. He incorporates his own fascinating life story throughout, providing additional insight into Lakota beliefs and customs. A historical overview featuring tribe development, ceremonies, battles, heroes, and relocation makes this a wonderfully enlightening read as well. For instance, the compelling story of Crazy Horse, "whose humility outshone his fame", was utterly captivating.

Mr. Marshall is truly a gifted storyteller with an engaging and eloquent writing style. The book was very easy to read and impossible to put down. I absolutely loved it! It's an absolutely wonderful book and I highly recommend it for everyone!