Harley Swiftdeer Reagan, born of Cherokee/Irish ancestries, is a medicineteacher for modern times. In describing his book Swiftdeer writes, Thisis the account of how I met, then faced, and eventually conquered my doubts,fears and insecurities and slowly began to find the true heart of the warriorinside. Once I found that heart, I found the true heart of the feminine andthus found what true strength means His story includes the ChuluaquiQuodoushka, the practice of Cherokee sexuality, service in Vietnam, his studyof martial arts, and his leadership of the Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Societyin Scottsdake, Arizona. A direct, humorous and painful memoir of discovery.
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Wahlberg, a psychotherapist, tells the story of Harley "SwiftDeer" Reagan, a guru of the New Age who claims to be Native American and operates the Deer Tribe in Scottsdale, Ariz. Although the book bears Wahlberg's name alone, it is told mainly in the first person from Reagan's perspective. It details the ceremonies surrounding his beliefs about "spiritual sexuality" and "genital sense of self," supposedly garnered from Cherokee traditions. Wahlberg's narrative style is straightforward. There are joyful memories, like Reagan's teachings from his grandmother Spotted Fawn and his mentor Two Bears, a Navajo elder. There is also much pain as Reagan relates his tours of duty in Vietnam, a bout with leukemia and being raped during a stint in jail (for assault with a deadly weapon, among other charges). Reagan discusses his conflicts with Native traditionalists, who have denounced him as a poseur. Doubtless, many spiritual seekers have been touched by Reagan's work, but given his blatant blending of different traditions, his claims to legitimacy as a Native medicine man stretch credulity. In his foreword, anthropologist Huxley, asks the most pertinent question: Why doesn't Reagan announce his teachings as his own rather than making "difficult claims?"
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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What a fake???,
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This review is from: Star Warrior: The Story of Swiftdeer (Paperback)
Reagan claims he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1959 after leaving the United States Air Force Academy, and completed four tours of duty in Vietnam as a gunnery sergeant, for which he claims he was awarded Bronze and Silver Stars. What ended his military service, in Reagan's account, was being blown out of a helicopter by enemy fire and tumbling 300 feet to the ground, after which he recovered in Bethesda Naval Hospital and was discharged in 1969. Later, Reagan claims, he performed "black operations" for the United States government.
However, the National Personal Records Center has no military record pertaining to a Harley Reagan. According to the FBI, there is no record that Harley Reagan ever served in the military; to say nothing of active military service in Vietnam, multiple medals, or lengthy hospitals stays at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Another case of stolen valor!
10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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do not support this CRAP,
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This review is from: Star Warrior: The Story of Swiftdeer (Paperback)
this man is a complete fake. wilma mankiller, former chief of the cherokee tribe, has specifically spoken out against this man.
as someone who REALLY IS of cherokee ancestry and was raised in this manner, i find it EXTREMELY offensive he is being taken seriously in a manner of culture. the 'reservation' he claims to be raised on DOES NOT EXIST. look it up. i'd love to take this guy for a ride to the reservation i lived next door to. i think it is insulting not just to actual cherokees, but also to the public at large, because it shows that they STILL have no idea of what actual native american culture is....it's still some idyllic fantasy world to most....do yourselves a favor and read some actual books. i recommend 'cherokee women' and 'seven clans of the cherokee society'...or anything by sherman alexie. although he is not cherokee, it will still give you an idea of life of a modern native american. this man is misconstruing what our culture is about, please do not condone this behavior in a way to promotes his cultural lie. wa-do alissa baker
6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Biography of a con-man,
By Terrence (Wash. USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Star Warrior: The Story of Swiftdeer (Paperback)
It's hard to believe that this man deserves to have a book written about him. His so-called teachings are just a con to take money from people. Teachings of so called sexual-spirituality are again just another scam. Emotionally and sexually damaged people are being told to follow their teachings.
This damages them even more and leaves them ripe pickings for the so called teachers to exploit further. This man and his organization should be the subject of an investigation by the FBI
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