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Lines from a Mined Mind: The Words of John Trudell

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This collection from John Trudell is soul stirring and gut wrenching at the same time. If you let the words carry your heart you will know dignity, integrity, and honor all from a man your government says has none. Ever a hero to the People; his pain is real and so is his wit. I am lucky enough to have been a witness to his truths, and unlucky enough, also. You make the Ancestors proud, John. Thank you.

This is a nice collection of John's poetry that has been set to music. A true Native American hero, his words and music display an amazing insight, intense in his vision. This written word collection is a great introduction for the uninitiated to the power of John's words but for full effect listen to his music and you will see why he is admired and revered by so many.

You will love this book. It is more like a book of poems, it's not so much a story or memoir or anything. But it is definitely JOHN TRUDELL!

This book is one of the best to come along in a long time. It brings the richness of poetry to a niche between historical and fictional commentaries on our culture and human experience. There are many things about which we haven't been told the truth. John mentions a few of them with great clarity, insight, and soul.

John Trudell's writing belongs on any bookshelf with Howard Zinn and J.D. Salinger. Absolutely five stars!

A voice that reminds us to think beyond the Walmart world we are being sold by the media. Stark and intense and at the same time graceful. Thank you Mr Trudell.

Love you, John. Many thanks for being a planetary warrior for so long. We nodded at each other at a poetry reading in Taos. I was wanting to be respectful of your space and later realised that was stupid - should have hugged all the energy, love, respect and Honor I hold you in right back to you. Peace my friend - and never stop. Wopila

Nya-Weh John.. been waiting for a long time to get another book from you!

Stickman and this new addition- so very greatful!

If only this country had this man as President. His poetry reaches to the depths of one's soul and lifts the heart. From pain comes beauty and enlightenment.

Do yourself and the world a favor and read this book. It will change you.

Also see the movie documentary "Trudell" by Heather Rae to fully understand the depth of his writing and emotions his writing draws from. I was fortunate enough to spend two weeks with John in an intimate setting. I was mesmerized by his intellect and ability to see past the veil and reveal the truth hidden in the shadows. It was two of the most profound weeks of my life.

This book should be required reading for every American Student.

The world needs more men like John. This man is a true American prophet, visionary and hero, unlike the men who lead America today.

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Jeff Wood

Drowning Creek Studio

I scored an "A" when I used this book in my poetry project, I also fell in love with the emotions that me as I read. John Trudell's life has been full of tragedy and horror and yet he continues on. I admire the man, I admire the message, and I admire this book. Get it. Read it. Enjoy it.

John Trudell is a prophet for our times. His words are insightful, deeply moving and powerful. Thus it was especially disappointing to receive the Kindle edition of this book only to discover that the poetry lacked line breaks. Every poem is a short paragraph with no periods and seemingly random capitalized letters. As much as I wanted to read it, I returned it for a refund and wrote the publisher and Trudell through his archive to tell of my findings. Fulcrum press tells me the book is out of print with no reprint scheduled. I am now searching used book stores in hopes of finding one.