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.
"The Lakota have a wisdom that transcends the ages, and Joseph Marshall delivers it with grace and power." —Marianne Williamson
"Wise words by an authentic representative of Lakota culture...[An] inspirational book of a high order." —Kirkus Reviews
Joseph M. Marshall III, historian and storyteller, is the author of six previous books, including The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living, which was a finalist for the PEN Center USA West Award in 2002. He was raised on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation and his first language is Lakota. Marshall is a recipient of the Wyoming Humanities Award. He makes his home on the Northern Plains.
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The Lakota Way - Joseph M. Marshall III Acknowledgments Introduction: Let the Wind Blow Through You 1. Humility - Unsciiciyapi 2. Perseverance - Wowacintanka 3. Respect - Wawoohola 4. Honor - Wayuonihan 5. Love - Cantognake 6. Sacrifice - Icicupi 7. Truth - Wowicake 8. Compassion - Waunsilapi 9. Bravery - Woohitike 10. Fortitude - Cantewasake 11. Generosity - Canteyuke 12. Wisdom - Woksape Afterword - Wicoiye Ihanke: The People Walking the Circle Index
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
"The Lakota have a wisdom that transcends the ages, and Joseph Marshall delivers it with grace and power." —Marianne Williamson
"Wise words by an authentic representative of Lakota culture...[An] inspirational book of a high order." —Kirkus Reviews
Author
Joseph M. Marshall III, historian and storyteller, is the author of six previous books, including The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living, which was a finalist for the PEN Center USA West Award in 2002. He was raised on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation and his first language is Lakota. Marshall is a recipient of the Wyoming Humanities Award. He makes his home on the Northern Plains.
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Table of Contents
The Lakota Way - Joseph M. Marshall III Acknowledgments Introduction: Let the Wind Blow Through You 1. Humility - Unsciiciyapi 2. Perseverance - Wowacintanka 3. Respect - Wawoohola 4. Honor - Wayuonihan 5. Love - Cantognake 6. Sacrifice - Icicupi 7. Truth - Wowicake 8. Compassion - Waunsilapi 9. Bravery - Woohitike 10. Fortitude - Cantewasake 11. Generosity - Canteyuke 12. Wisdom - Woksape Afterword - Wicoiye Ihanke: The People Walking the Circle Index
