Susan is a Native American artist/author (a member of the Shawnee tribe). This is her 1st book whose theme is Native American Spirituality; with a Shawnee focus. The full-color cover (with UB coating producing a high-gloss finish) is a reproduction of her own painting entitled, "The Healer". As an artist accustomed to offering limited edition prints of her art images, in order to make this book more collectible she offers it as a signed and numbered 1st edition of 1100. All books are signed and numbered by the artist!
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"How does one thank someone for a very special gift shared from the soul? Your book was truely what I needed, it got me through one of the worst times. With your life forces with me, I could feel the blessing surrounding me and adding to my own beliefs in myself and God's love for me". -- Cheryl Swell, Seminole, OK
"I hope you know how deeply the words that were given to you and then to me, have touched me. The power, truth, and spirit were so strong! I can picture wolf in my mind, and smile." -- Clair Parker, Hartford
"I received your book today. The word I think of to describe it is POWERFUL! At this point in time you are the best source I've met for the deeper spiritual feelings and beliefs. . . . I feel comfortable" -- Nick Cleveland, Iowa
"The sharing messages in your book, re: your work and life-I found truth and inspiration there, and beauty-are sacred. I thank Spirit that we met!" -- Tina in Tuscon
"I hope you know how deeply the words that were given to you and then to me, have touched me. The power, truth, and spirit were so strong! I can picture wolf in my mind, and smile." -- Clair Parker, Hartford
"I received your book today. The word I think of to describe it is POWERFUL! At this point in time you are the best source I've met for the deeper spiritual feelings and beliefs. . . . I feel comfortable" -- Nick Cleveland, Iowa
"The sharing messages in your book, re: your work and life-I found truth and inspiration there, and beauty-are sacred. I thank Spirit that we met!" -- Tina in Tuscon
About the Author
Susan Thomas Underwood is a Native American artist/author of the Loyal Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma. She was raised on and operates a ranch in Oklahoma where she is active in her tribe, is close to nature, and lives the traditional Indian ways.
She holds a BAE degree from Oklahoma State University and a MLS degree from Oklahoma University, and spent the 1st 17 years of her career teaching art in public schools and illustrating for wildlife/hunting magazines. She is well published in that field, and also in the Native American art circles. She is one of the featured artists in the Native Peoples Art Calendar for the year 2000 (the December artist). Rogers State University offers a video about the artist as produced from their FOCUS ON ART television program entitled, "The Art of Susan Thomas".
Known as the "Indian Philosopher" for the narratives that accompany her paintings, Susan began to write the words without the art in l997. Her words eventually became her 1st book, WALK WITH SPIRIT: A Native American Approach To Spirituality. Her 2nd book, SEEKS THE TRUTH is scheduled for release in early 2000.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book to be very helpful when it comes to understanding something about Native American spirituality. However, I found way too many grammatical errors. If one can look past the blatant and obvious grammar mistakes, one can appreciate Underwood's expression of her spirituality. She calls herself an artist, and I would agree. She definitely has some good ideas and encourages a love for nature, which is sometimes forgotten by those who claim to be Christian. I like seeing the similarities and differences between Christian spirituality and Underwood's version of Native American spirituality. That's another thing about the book. Underwood gives a disclaimer at the beginning of her book. She is trying to help her readers understand that Native American spirituality is difficult to explain, and that there are varied forms of it all over America. The book is really a mix of various spiritual expressions, because she is not a full-blooded Native American. She is merely articulating what she has experienced.
I think this book would be helpful for those who want some insight about Native American spirituality. Just push past the grammatical errors. Hopefully the next edition will correct some (if not all) of them.
I think this book would be helpful for those who want some insight about Native American spirituality. Just push past the grammatical errors. Hopefully the next edition will correct some (if not all) of them.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I was looking for a how to book about the Native American Spirituality. This book is about the author's personal look into spirituality through the eyes of the author. Although it was not what I was looking for, it is still a good one to read. The author talks about her coming to terms with her life through her native american spirituality.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I thought I would learn alot about Spirituality with this book and then I gave it to an elder to review, he told me that most of my learning will come with practice not reading. I am forever grateful to my teachers. However, this book did bring some good points to light for me. I would recommend that people at least have an open mind and read this because everything put in our path can be a learning experience. I only had one problem and that was went she stated that she became Native when one of her parents died. I didn't quit understand that. She's either Native or non-native.
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spiritual growth
I liked the book. Even though it was not long, it gave alot of good lifes lessons to learn from. As a wise woman once said, what do you learn when everything is good. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Douglas P. Flynn
a good book for "beginners"
i believe that this is an excellent book for those who are new to Native American ways and/or Spirituality. Read more
Published on August 25, 2009 by terri rainspirit
Good book
This was a good book. It was a quick read, but informative on walking the Native American Path.
Published on January 18, 2009 by C. A. Oliver
enjoyed reading
Very enlighting, has one looking at their own life and the difference in the outcome and feelings attached to those outcomes. Read more
Published on October 16, 2008 by Diane Dyson
Quick read, great stuff
I've always been intrigued with Native American Spirituality. This is a short read with concise, simple, and powerful thoughts. Walk with Spirit is an awesome book. Read more
Published on May 12, 2008 by Charles T. Massie
Awesome
Loved it, loved it, loved it. This book made more sence to me than any other spirituality book out there.
Published on February 13, 2008 by Shelby A. Bedard
Many errors
I am sorry to say but there are many spelling and grammatical errors which made it difficult to stick with. Read more
Published on September 24, 2007 by Kitchen "Witch"
Food for Your Soul
She covers simple truths in which you can apply to your life no matter what spiritual background. She is very down to earth in her writting.
Published on March 10, 2007 by Stuart N. Holleman
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Great Good Spirit, Native American New!
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The Universe is energy in constant motion. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Great Good Spirit, Native American New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Native Americans (Nature Company Discoveries Libraries) by Judith Simpson in Back Matter
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