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Catch the Whisper of the Wind Inspirational Native North American
stories and proverbs United States and Canada |
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"I realized at an early age that the Native American culture presented strong principles in life. Catch the Whisper of the Wind is a vision quest. The vision is one that calls upon all people to feel the heartbeat of humanity, acknowledging the wealth and excitement of human diversity."
—Cheewa James
The Native American voice was once a mighty roar across this land. But just as the vast buffalo herds once thundered across the Great Plains and are no more, the voice of the American Indian has faded to a whisper. Yet the age-old wisdom of the Native American still lives in the hearts and minds of native people today, as well as in the stories of wisdom handed down.
Here noted motivational speaker Cheewa James has written stirring stories from interviews with Native Americans across the United States and Canada. Read the stories of well-known American Indians today:
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Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills, Lakota Sioux |
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U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Cheyenne |
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Stateswoman Wilma Mankiller, Cherokee |
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Prominent political leader Ada Deer, Menominee |
From gas station attendants to jewelry makers to some of the best known American Indians today, these provocative, stimulating stories touch the heart and offer deep insight into the soul of the Indian.
Enjoy . . . then read aloud to a child!