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Legends and Prophecies of the Quero Apache: Tales for Healing and Renewal

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A classmate of mine at the University of Arizona is Apache, raised on the reservation. She has never heard of the Quero Apache, Tlish Diyan, Snake Clan, or anything else that this woman claims is true. She says that the snake is taboo, and the healing arts of the Apache are very sacred and secret, and they would never be shared with outsiders.
I can't find any reference to the Quero Apache on the Internet that does not originate from this book. I think many people would believe anything if it seems to stem from "Native American wisdom" without actually doing any research. Shame on this author for making money by lying about Native American culture.

Maria recounts traditional tales passed down from her grandfather Ten Bears and helps us understand how the old stories relate to our experience of the world today. I have studied with Maria and know from personal experience that she is a powerful ceremonialist who brings together people from all spiritual paths into a deeper understanding of themselves and their connection to the Earth.

If you surf the internet, you will find no mention of this tribe, beyond what this author and her sister write.

This book stays at my bedside, and I have re-read it several times. The wisdom of the Quero Apache sinks deeper into me with each reading. The stories have many layers. They are fun to read at the superficial level, but they grow deeper and more rich with every read. This is authentic, ancient wisdom.

I have had the great pleasure of meeting the author and members of her family. Maria Yraceburu carries the stories and medicine bundle of her clan. She grew up on the res speaking Apache as her first language. Her ancestors forsaw her role as Spirit Woman before she was born.

(...)Take this book and read it with open mind and heart, you will feel the authenticity and Wisdom for yourself. As in all things, follow your own heart, and beware messages filled with spite and fear. I can't wait until Maria's next book comes out this Spring!

Many of the reviews keep saying the Quero Apache don't exist because they haven't found anything on the internet about them.

Ahem. Ladies and gentlemen, much to your surprise I am pleased to announce: Not everything is on the internet!! There's a whole wide world that's NOT the world wide web. And it is wonderful.

I loved every word in this book. As an Indian person I am so glad that a book like this was written. Truely wonderful. I SUGGEST EVERYONE GO OUT AND BUY IT.

Because the stories are metaphysical as well as mythological, and because some of the names are unfamiliar and long (Godiyihgo 'ishkiñihí), reading them and capturing their many layers of meaning requires time and concentration. To help the reader's understanding, the author follows each story with a brief explanation and discussion, along with a personal and spiritual example of the story in the author's own life and writing. Yet, since within the author's worldview there is no division between this level of reality and the metaphysical, her explanations are often as complex as the stories. Though categorized as folklore and mythology, this book might as likely be found in the religious section of any Native American bookstore or library. It will appeal to any
reader interested in the human story. (Paula Chaffee Scardamali, Foreword Magazine August, 2002  Volume 5  Number 5)

Legends and prophecies from a tribe which has never existed except in this woman's imagination. Is Quero suppose to be another name for Wannabi?

Maria is an amazing woman and an amazing author. I have had the pleasure of attending many of her workshops and ceremonies and she has helped me embrace living my life with joy. Where before I felt disconnected with my body, now I live in it gladly!

When I read this book, it reminds me about having passion and vision for life. It is so refreshing to read something that comes from the heart of someone so warm and loving as Maria. When you read this book, you cannot help but get past your own limitations.

Thank you, Maria!

An elder of our people, the Apache, once said that Maria's words were like "arrows that were shot into our hearts to awaken our souls." Truely the memory and spirit of the Sierra Madre (Quero) Apache lives on in this book!