The Lakota Way - Joseph M. Marshall III

The Lakota Way

By Joseph M. Marshall III

  • Release Date: 2001-10-15
  • Genre: History of the Americas
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 19 Ratings

Description

Joseph M. Marshall’s thoughtful, illuminating account of how the spiritual beliefs of the Lakota people can help us all lead more meaningful, ethical lives.

Rich with storytelling, history, and folklore, The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and reveals the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life. Joseph Marshall is a member of the Sicunga Lakota Sioux and has dedicated his entire life to the wisdom he learned from his elders. Here he focuses on the twelve core qualities that are crucial to the Lakota way of life--bravery, fortitude, generosity, wisdom, respect, honor, perseverance, love, humility, sacrifice, truth, and compassion. Whether teaching a lesson on respect imparted by the mythical Deer Woman or the humility embodied by the legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse, The Lakota Way offers a fresh outlook on spirituality and ethical living.

Reviews

  • Inspiring!

    5
    By PodZombee
    This book is filled with great wisdom that has nearly been lost. Each chapter fills the soul with courage, humility, generosity, love of nature, and much more. This is a great book and should be on the book shelf of every home, be referenced often and shared with friends and family whether you have any Native blood or none at all. The teachings are universal.