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In a Sacred Manner I Live: Native American Wisdom

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This thoughtful work contains speeches by Native Americans on topics such as wisdom, our relationship to the earth, and other sacred subjects. Beautiful photographs of Native Americans are included. A peaceful read.

This is a great book to use in the classroom for Native American units. The photographs are by the famous Edward S. Curtis. The quotes are from famous Native Americans trying to clarify their religious/ cultural beliefs to the US government and public. It makes for an extraordinary, moving experience for students and teachers. A great book to share.

This is the best short compendium of Native American wisdom available, with excerpts from many sources interspersed with moving pictures. It is excellent both for the reader exploring Native American literature for the first time and for those immersed in the thought. The entries chosen for this work encourage further reading, such as Black Elk Speaks, which might be too long as an intro to the area. I have given the book as a gift many times and will continue to do so.