From Library Journal
A determined Wall continues his search for spiritual truth and purpose, a journey he began recording in the best-selling Wisdomkeepers (Audio Reviews, LJ 9/1/93), which he coauthored, and in Wisdom's Daughters (HarperCollins, 1993). He seeks out healers, high priests, and leaders of various tribes who welcome him into their homes and teach him their ancient beliefs. Unlike its predecessors, Shadowcatchers is a very personal narrative that recounts Wall's deepening involvement with Native American heritage, the loss of his job as a National Geographic photographer, his lengthy and intense bout with depression, and, finally, his "rising from the ashes." Michael Toms and Native American actors Saginaw and Apesanahkwat alternate as superb readers of this recording, which begs an examination of present-day culture and consideration of a more natural, meaningful way of life. Recommended for Native American and popular spirituality collections.?Barbara J. Vaughan, State Univ. Coll. at Buffalo Lib., N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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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
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