The Soul of an Indian 2 Ed: And Other Writings from Ohiyesa (Charles Alexander Eastman) (Hardcover)

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Ohiyesa, a Dakota Indian also known as Charles Alexander Eastman, is one of America's most fascinating and overlooked individuals. Born in Minnesota in 1858, he obtained postgraduate degrees and advised U.S. presidents before returning to traditional living in native forests. This beautifully packaged reissue contains Ohiyesa's insights on spirit, the human experience, and white culture's impact on Native American culture.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: New World Library; 2nd edition (September 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577312007
• ISBN-13: 978-1577312000
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #720,849 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Soul of an Indian (C.A.Eastman), November 5, 2001

By	"l_bethoney" (Plymouth, MA ,United States) - See all my reviews

If one wants to know what it is "really" like to have the problems of a drug addict, one doesn't ask the therapist (sorry), but rather the addict. Only a true Native American can explain the life, in its many aspects, of a Native American----and, although we have many examples of the wisdom of Native American chiefs, few attain the level, from a philosophical/religious view, as does Ohiyesa (C. Eastman). He is truly a poet in the simplicity of the words he uses, while simultaneously imparting a veritable glimpse of the meaning behind his words. For this reason alone, he, I believe, will be time-honored, when one wants to get a view of Native American life in the future.
Sadly, but perhaps necessarily, Ohiyesa was torn between two worlds---the white (education and profession, as well as residence in the East) and his heritage, which he felt bound to,as the atrocities continued to unfold in his lifetime, some of which he experienced firsthand.
For persons of "a certain ilk", I believe that the many people who respect the wisdom of "The Prophet" (Khalil Gibran)will equally respect this writing.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Ths book is an edited version., October 14, 2002

By	W. Lambdin "Two Bears" (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This book is good, but has been heavily edited.

I would recommend against buying this book, but instead buy "The Soul Of an Indian" Charles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa); published by University of Nebraska Press; ISBN: 0803267010.

Ohiyesa puts his spirituality in simple words without getting bogged down in ceremonies by rote, and dogma.

I HIGHLY recommend the writings by Ohiyesa. Just not this heavily edited version.

I encourage questions and comments via E-Mail. Two Bears.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, May 14, 2007

By	Kim Leming - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Soul of an Indian and Other Writings from Ohiyesa (The Classic Wisdom Collection) (Hardcover)

Very profound words of wisdom written over 100 years ago. An excellent read and reference to timeless knowledge that crosses over all cultures. I would recommend this book for one's private library or for a great gift.