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The secrets of the Hopi "road of life" revealed for the first time in written form

In this strange and wonderful book, thirty elders of the ancient Hopi tribe of Northern Arizona—a people who regard themselves as the first inhabitants of America—freely reveal the Hopi worldview for the first time in written form. The Hopi kept this view a secret for countless centuries, and anthropologists have long struggled to understand it. Now they record their myths and legends, and the meaning of their religious rituals and ceremonies as a gift to future generations. Here is a reassertion of a rhythm of life we have disastrously tried to ignore and instincts we have tragically repressed, and a reminder that we must attune ourselves to the need for inner change if we are to avert a cataclysmic rupture between our minds and hearts.

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384 pages
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Penguin Books
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June 30, 1977
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5.03 x 0.6 x 7.71 inches
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0140045279
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978-0140045277
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"Deeply steeped in Hopi mysticism...Combine(s) Hopi art, history, tradition, myth, folklore, and ceremonialism with dignity and authority...Deserves to be part of the library of any student of the American Southwest."
—American Anthropologist

About the Author

Frank Waters (1902–1995) was a writer best known for his novels and historical writings about the American Southwest. His most notable works are the novel The Man Who Killed the Deer, and the nonfiction books Mexico Mystique: The Coming Sixth World of Consciousness and Book of the Hopi. In 1993, a nonprofit foundation was established in his name to foster literary and artistic achievements in the Southwest.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books (June 30, 1977)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140045279
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140045277
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.03 x 0.6 x 7.71 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #89,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #147 in Christian Science Fiction (Books)
- #166 in Native American Demographic Studies
- #451 in Native American Literature (Books)

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Violet Bunny

Not an Easy Read

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019

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An incredibly detailed history of the Hopi Indians & their legends from the beginning of time. The book is meant to be read carefully in order to absorb the story told within. Only those with an appreciation of native peoples & their cultures should attenpt to read it, as casual readers might get bored. The last few chapters made me want to cry, as they detailed the incredible abuse suffered by the Hopi from the US Govt. A freaking SHAME!

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Rob Pizza

Priceless!

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016

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I am reading this book now. It is simply amazing. It is a spiritual journey unto itself. The book is written in such a way that you feel like you have experienced the birth and death of the first three worlds. The print in the book is extremely small though so it makes it tough to read a lot at once. If you use reading glasses your probably going to have a hard time with it. I have the small paperback version. I don't know if larger print versions exist. You can probably download it for kindle though. Even suffering through the small print, what is being presented here is priceless and well worth the effort.

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Donn J. Shands

Great primer on the HOPI

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014

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I once had the great opportunity to interview Frank Waters in his home. Wise beyond his many years at the time, it was great to converse with a man that was so respected among the clans, both of the HOPI and the Pueblo. The book was based mainly on the word of one HOPI. While the book is well documented, and thorough....you need to read The Fourth World of the HOPIs to color in all of the history. No movies on this...so you have to use your reading imagination to see the great panorama of the history.
Remember, the Kachinas were leading the HOPI around the great lands of the Americas and the SAME time that Moses was leading his tribes. Open your mind to a new world of history.

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Anne Wetzel

Excellent book of the Hopi

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018

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Very well written book that will require time to read. I find it helpful to have a pencil and notebook handy as I read the book because it has a lot of detailed information. This book has wonderful black and white drawings as well as photographs. This book was highly recommended to me. The print is a bit smaller than usual, but not difficult to read in good light or with a good reading lamp. I have learned so much from this book.

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Jo

One of the Great Holy Books of the North Americas

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016

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This book totally rooted me in my Native Land. I feel not only more versed in it's spiritual heritage now. The patterns of western spiritual traditions align perfectly in their origins with Native practices. The stories are complex and imaginative as the Bible. Essential reading for shamanic research and insight into the Laurasian tradition--though it may seem unexpected for some people. I'm glad it was written despite the breaking of tradition in it's creation and sharing with outsiders.

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Loved the detail.

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2017

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The only thing wrong is its in tiny print. Not small, but tiny.

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John Messenger

Very informative

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2014

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I live in the desert southwest, and i know Hopi and Zuni people. i have spoken with them about this book and they tell me my information is accurate. this is a wonderful resource if you wish to understand this people and who they are. it isn't the end all beat all, as no book could possibly be that for any people, but is a great reference for any one wanting to know why they believe what they believe, and a great reference for me because i now know who these people are where they came from and what there mission is, even if many of them do not.

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joiseyshowaa

Take a few hours to dive into this book and you'll surface with a whole new perspective

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2010

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In the beginning Taiowa created his Nephew to lay out the the universes in proper order. And so begins Frank Waters' book of the Hopi.

Fully a third of the book is dedicated to telling the lore of this tribe, and through the saga you learn of a tradition that explains why this small group of people have been living in the same area for a millenia. As Waters moves to discussing recorded history and the shameful exploitation of a people by the American Government, you discover how unique and special it is that they are still there. How they have avoided the attempts to change their religion by those of other faiths. How they have refused the good graces of the American Government's attempts to 'normalize' their society. And here they remain, living what the rest of us on the continent wold consider to be a sustenance existence as they have for almost a thousand years.

This is an easy-flowing readable social history, and it's well worth the time. Though Waters' book you'll gain an understanding of how these principled people have continued in this area as they have for centuries. I only wish there was a supplement to cover these last few decades as the book was written in the early 1960's, and I can't figure out why he would not include an index. But ... again, well worth the time.

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heather charnley

A good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2017

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The Book of the Hopi is an excellent fact filled store of information about the Hopi culture, and I wouldn't be without a copy, since I love to read about indigenous cultures around the world. These people hold so much wisdom that the world needs now.

The book arrived swiftly and the distributor/seller is reliable.

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As described

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2018

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Very very far out.........

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2012

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A wonderful book.
The imagery is intense and very detailed.Wriiten directly form spoken accounts form tribal elders.
A book that takes you right back to the beginning of the Universe.
Its quite heavy and not an easy read at times,but worth staying with.
Allegedly,a very inspiring read for Jimi Hendrix too!

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Bossladie

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2017

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exellent read

joanne

The best book of the Hopi. Highly recommended for research.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2015

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The best book to study the Hopi (Native Indian). There are many others but this was recommended to me and I have to admit it ticks all the boxes. It isn't expensive and it has all the information needed.

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