View from the Medicine Lodge [Paperback]

Jim Great Elk Waters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2002 | ISBN-10: 1931643059 | ISBN-13: 978-1931643054

In the Native American culture there is no word for "religion" because they believe that all of life is permeated with spirituality. In View from the Medicine Lodge, Jim Great Elk Waters writes about his experiences as a spiritual being on this human journey as an Indian, a shaman, a tribal leader, a husband, a father, a son, and an American. In these writings, he expresses the magic of the Native American mystical past, the unsure role of his people in the present, and their bright hope for the future. The essays, stories, and poetry are written with wisdom, insight, and a love for nature and man's invisible bond with it. As Waters reveals the depths of his soul, he helps others in their quest to find peace and balance in today's stress-filled world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book is a soul-stirring, poetic, wise collection of Indian stories and life experiences from the heart of the author. -- Curled Up With a Good Book, March 2002

About the Author

Jim "Great Elk" Waters is the Sub-Chief and legislator of the Shawnee Nation URB Tribal Council. He has worked on nearly 100 projects for television and movies and has appeared in over 50 films and TV productions including one of the voice in Disney's Pocahontas. He lives in Long Beach, California with his wife Lolita.

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Seven Locks Press (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931643059
• ISBN-13: 978-1931643054
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,961,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful and thought-provoking collection of essays, May 22, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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Written by Jim Great Elk Waters (the Shawnee Sub-Chief and a legislator on the Shawnee Nation URB Tribal Council), View From The Medicine Lodge is a thoughtful and thought-provoking collection of essays, stories, and poems that present Native American-based inspiration and life lessons to contemporary readers of all backgrounds. Lasting wisdom and deeply meaningful ponderings fill the pages this thoughtful account, which emphasizes the importance of finding balance between Man and Nature. View From The Medicine Lodge is an enthusiastically endorsed recommended for Native American Spirituality and Cultural Practices reference collections and reading lists.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift item, September 27, 2002

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R. Ashabraner (Helena, Montana USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: View from the Medicine Lodge (Paperback)

I received this book as a gift. What a great gift. The book contains many short stories that would have appeal to both the young reader as well and the older reader. The book would have a broad range of appeal. The book contains may one liners which can be used in our normal lifestyle. This book is a keeper and will become part of your library.
This book will be on my gift giving list....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Much Wisdom, April 25, 2002

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Elizabeth S. Mackey (Kennesaw, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: View from the Medicine Lodge (Paperback)

Jim Great Elk Waters is wise, observant and a great story teller. History came alive for me through his tales of Indian culture and his positive approach to life is evident in every story. His book will appeal to lovers of history, to families needing the answers reflected in his quote, "Happiness, laughter and family voices in a home keep more people living right than all laws man can make," and to those people looking for inspiration, "You can be your dreamed self if only you believe." I enjoyed all of his "Views from the Medicine Lodge."