Two Ravens | Free Book
The Life and Teachings of a Spiritual Warrior
This is the story of a remarkable Native American who through his own
life struggles learned to unite the paths of warrior and healer. Two
Ravens was taught the traditional healing ways of his Mandan, Hidatsa,
and Arickara people by his grandfather, knowledge which served him
well in his dealings with the hostile white society he later
encountered. After years of rampant discrimination and racism, he
became a warrior in the fight for the rights of his people He joined
the efforts of Leonard Peltier, Leonard Crow Dog, Frank Clearwater,
and many other prominent leaders to ensure that his people might live
in peace and with respect. But the constant battles often left Two
Ravens censured both by fellow Native Americans who supported a more
conservative political agenda and white law enforcement agencies who
considered him an outlaw. Pulled between different worlds, he
struggled against alcoholism and despair. It was only when he returned
to his grandfather's teachings that he discovered a way to join the
paths of the warrior and the healer. In the years before his death,
Two Ravens worked as a substance abuse counselor and spiritual
advisor, helping others integrate Native American traditions into
their lives in contemporary America.
Offers personal insights from a Native American who worked with the American Indian Movement from its inception
Offers personal insights from a Native American who worked with the American Indian Movement from its inception
In The Press
"This work is riveting in its telling from a Native American point of view--what it feels like to be an outsider with traditions and values not respected in the dominant culture. Irwin provides an enlightened look at how to reconnect to the spirit is essential to happiness in this world, regardless of culture or race."
- Title: Two Ravens | Free Book
- Author: Steven
- Created at : 2024-10-19 22:24:13
- Updated at : 2024-10-27 04:25:19
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