Shadowcatchers: A Journey in Search of the Teachings of Native American Healers [Paperback]

National Geographic staffer Wall was welcomed into the homes and lives of tribal leaders, healers, high priests, and sorcerers on his quest to experience the Native American spirit. This is a companion volume to his Wisdom's Daughters (HarperCollins, 1993).
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As he does in Wisdom's Daughters (1993) and Wisdomkeepers (1991), Wall here presents Native American mythology and tradition in a narrative framework that honors his own search as well as the wisdom he encounters. But this book is edgier, more adventurous than the others. Wall brings his own fears and doubts, angers and pain into the search with him, and those human limitations call forth stirring responses from the elders he encounters. He does a masterly job of describing the seemingly ordinary occurrences that teach profound lessons--as when he set off on a breakdown-plagued journey to a teacher, only to find that the frustrating journey itself was the lesson. An odd and fascinating, quirky and profound book. Pat Monaghan --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Crowning a 15-year quest for insight, Steve Wall has once again journeyed deep into the heart of Native American spiritual life to learn about the philosophy and traditions of our continent's indigenous people. Wall encounters wise men and women, tribal leaders, healers, and high priests. This is a moving, eloquent story of a modern man's encounter with an ancient but vital culture. Photos.

SHADOWCATCHERS treats us to three different voices in this masterful production. Michael Toms, reading as author Steve Wall, engages listeners with his homespun narrative style. With him, we journey across America and farther south to record and preserve the ancient stories and myths of Native American elders. Saginaw and Apesanahkwat lend their authentic voices to the vital messages of tribal sages. The triad works well: Each land offers a new story and a new, insightful voice which Toms integrates into the entire piece with the eagerness of an absorbed apprentice. With its encapsulated wisdom, this audiobook is a grand lesson, a spiritual journey, a mediation-- all at once. R.A.P. An AUDIOFILE Earphones Award winner. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.