Spirit Walker: Poems by Nancy Wood
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (541 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385309279 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nancy Wood's eloquent poems reveal the unique wisdom and vision of a people who have been her friends and teachers for more than thirty yearsank Howell's magnificent paintings evoke the beauty and vitality of their ancient culture. The courage, determination, and powerful spiritual faith of native Americans are celebrated in this remarkable collection. Poetry and paintings together creata a haunting portrait of a proud and enduring people whose great love and respect for the earth are valuable examples for us all.
"Returning to the Beginning Place" according to Janice Lawry. Like Dancing Moons, Spirit Walker is a set of jewel like reflections on what matters most, written with the sensitivity and sentiment of Native American wisdom which captured Nancy Wood some time ago. This book is not just for young adults as it is classified; it most certainly is for anyone who wants to hear the rhythms of the world a little more clearly. A great book to supplement one's morning meditations, prayers, etc. The paintings by Frank Howell are spel. Spirit Walker A Customer This is a "to the point" review. This book is beautiful - in every way. It relaxes me after a dificult day, or when I need to come back to "Spiritual reality". I'm so sorry it isn't being published any longer - along with several other books by the same author & illistrator. the only one I have is "Spirit Walker"; dreaming I owned all the rest as well.. "I love this book!!!!!" according to A Customer. this is the best book of poetry that i have read. I am 15 years old and i have read this book many times. i got it from my grandma when i was little. reading this book helped me though my fathers death in sept. my fav poem is three sisters. i think that people should read this book. now i am tring to get my mom to get me her first book.
Both poems and paintings are beautiful in their way, but their mannerism is no match for the concreteness and immediacy of the earlier work. 12+) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.. Introductory material about the author and the Taos; title index. (Poetry. From Kirkus Reviews A companion to Many Winters (1974), this collection of 40-odd poems (several previously published) and a few prose pieces is also based on the legends, values, and beliefs of the Taos Pueblo Indians and restates many of the same themes: the interconnectedness of the earth and all beings, cycles of death and regeneration, the conflict of material and spiritual values, the strength of women. The poetry has become more ``literary''; the illustrations--without the parti