The Shaman and the Medicine Wheel (Quest Books) [Paperback]

Evelyn Eaton (Author)

Book Description

Series: Quest Books | Publication Date: January 1, 1982

"The more we meditate on the Medicine Wheel and on the Cosmic Wheel above, relating these to the circles, spheres, and mandalas of other traditions, the deeper our realization grows of the oneness of the many paths leading to the Center." Although Evelyn Eaton walked principally the Native Indian path, this book reflects her belief in the strength and beauty of all religious traditions. This is the personal account of her triumph over cancer through Native American healing rituals. Of white and Native American ancestry, Eaton was a Metis Medicine Woman.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Quest Books (January 1, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835605612
• ISBN-13: 978-0835605618
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #891,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars interesting autobiographical stories of a medicine woman, July 21, 1997

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This review is from: The Shaman and the Medicine Wheel (Quest Books) (Paperback)

An interesting read if you want to learn about Native American spirituality and medicine wheels. This book contains a segment of the author's life history and her experiences on her life path. It also contains a brief description of how to set up a medicine wheel of your own. Quite a bit involves her battle with her own illness. She also deals with her problems relating to full-blooded Native Americans, since she is of mixed blood

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Evelyn Eaton is an undiscovered treasure, December 16, 2008

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Mona H. Temchin (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shaman and the Medicine Wheel (Quest Books) (Paperback)

It's many years since I read this and "I Send A Voice" so I don't remember the details. However, I do remember that Evelyn Eaton's books, like many things of depth and value in this superficial world, are relatively unknown and unappreciated. This is a shame, because Evelyn Eaton was an amazing woman and a wonderful and moving writer. Her descriptions of sweat lodges, healing ceremonies, pipe ceremonies and even Tibetan Buddhist healers are moving and unique. In spite of poverty and illness, she was a giving and selfless mentor, medicine woman, and healer. She slogged on through these various difficulties without self-pity and with gratitude and joy. Evelyn Eaton was, I believe, a metis--a mix of Native American and white. So she suffered discrimination from both groups. In spite of this--or maybe because of it--her vision of spirit is both particular and universal. She is rooted in the Native American spiritual tradition, but she lovingly recognizes that all paths to spirit have value. I hope that many more people will discover her beautiful books.

4.0 out of 5 stars sweet autobiography with some ritual, March 26, 2010

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C. Towler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shaman and the Medicine Wheel (Quest Books) (Paperback)

This book is mainly a journal from several years of healing ceremonies, including her own many-year battle with cancer. It's fascinating now to glimpse the world of the native healer in the late 1970's to early 1980s. Evelyn is a beautiful writer with a grateful and peaceful way of describing her life and activities.
While the book does include some information on Medicine Wheel rituals, it is mainly a lesson in peaceful and responsible living, and preparation for dying.