Warriors of the Rainbow: Strange and Prophetic Dreams of the Indians [Paperback]

William Willoya (Author), Vinson Brown (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0911010246 | ISBN-13: 978-0911010244 | Publication Date: January 1963 | Edition: 2nd

Strange & Prophetic Dreams of the Indian People. This is a touching story of a great grandmother instilling the Indian spirit in her great grandson. It gives guidelines for a glorious future: 'We have had enough now of talk. Let there be deeds.'

Product Details

• Paperback: 94 pages
• Publisher: Naturegraph Publishers; 2nd edition (January 1963)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911010246
• ISBN-13: 978-0911010244
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,084,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars When Lionel Little eagle says it's Life Changing, he's right, June 24, 2007

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WichacpiHoskila (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Warriors of the Rainbow: Strange and Prophetic Dreams of the Indians (Paperback)

This book is the center of a very personal story. I read it and found it remarkable in its philosophy, the way it examines Indigenous religions without lending itself to New Age or Plastic Shaman nonsense. Vinson Brown had an accurate and insightful comprehension of the theology of the holy men he lived with, such as Frank Fools Crow and others. At times in his life, Indian holy people would set their own pipes aside at ceremonies when Vinson's was unbundled, in reverent deference to his authenticity. I found myself urgently wanting to know more. Years ago, I did something bizarre--I called the publisher and asked how to speak with Vinson Brown. I was told that he had passed away about a week or so earlier. I was discouraged until they told me that his son-in-law, a wonderful Miq'mak Indian man, was tyhere and would I like to speak with him? That man was Lionel Pinn Little Eagle, and he became one of my dearest friends. I illustrated Lionel's book, Greengrass Pipe Dancers, and Lionel was one of my groomsmen and conducted the sweatlodge ceremony for me before my wedding 11 years ago.

I realize people are unlikely to find these details helpful in a book review, but it's seldom tjhat I am able to review a book in such a way that goes beyond an assessment of its scholarship and content, and remark on the personal impact it's had. Vinson Brown was on to something.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read, March 5, 2001

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Ryan L. Gillette (Medford, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Warriors of the Rainbow: Strange and Prophetic Dreams of the Indians (Paperback)

This is a book of stories and visions. It is a book of life and true spirituality and freedom. Anyone who considers themself to be one with the world or wishes to become so should read this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Know Thyself, October 21, 2011

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This review is from: Warriors of the Rainbow: Strange and Prophetic Dreams of the Indians (Paperback)

An excellent book for those who feel they serve a purpose in life, for those who have answered The Call, and for those who identify with saving the world. As I was born in 1969, I find myself wondering if this is this one of those core books of the Hippie generation? Sharp words in the Appendix regarding Judaism and Jewish participation. We are all God's chosen people. Original printing of this book in 1962. Where is everyone now?