Book Reviews
Native American artists have many good works out there and I would like to share some of them with you. The books, films and music are great works and will inspire and teach.
A Place to Stand by Jimmy Santiago Baca a review  Jimmy Santiago Baca has a way of capturing his audience with his frank honesty about the situations in his childhood and prison time. From the depths of a prison he started writing and finding himself and eventually surviving despite the odds. Read the review and visit his site to see more of his wonderful work. Animal Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small by Ted Andrews  This book will guide you through the world of animal totems and spirits with suggestions and tools to help you in your journey. Read the review and visit the site. Ault, Sandi - Authors Homepage [offsite link] A true SouthWestern writer, Sandi Ault writes about the Pueblo Peoples of New Mexico. Her website has resources for her books, her blog, and her newsletter. Baby Rattlesnake  Baby Rattlesnake is a warm humorous illustrated childrens book that comes in English or Spanish or a bi-lingual version. Read the review and visit the site. Bears Make Rock Soup and Other Stories  This book is a collection of several cultural stories for children and a wonderful addition to any Native American library! Read the review and visit the site. Black Indians: An American Story by Rich-Heape Films review  Black Indians have struggles with identity and fitting in. Historical and present day issues and facts are brought to light in this wonderful film. Read the review and visit the site. Book Review, Wild Inferno  Review of Sandi Ault's new book, Wild Inferno. Ms. Ault brings back the memorable characters of Jamaica Wild and her wolf, Mountain, in an adventure of intrique and danger during a horrendous wildfire! Covenant by Joanne Shenandoah produced by Silver Wave Records review  Native American music with a modern flair. This award winning artist is talented and well supported. Some of the selections will relax you and some are exhilarating. Deception on All Accounts by Sara Sue Hoklotubbe a book review  This author´s first novel is a thrilling suspense and will keep you glued to the book until you read it all! I expect we will see more good works from this author in the future. Read the review and visit the site. Denton Lund Artwork on T-shirt  This t-shirt features a wonderful work of art by Denton Lund and is offered by Bears and Roses Harley-Davidson. Read the review and visit the site. Click the back button to return.
Feed the Fire by Mary Youngblood produced by Silver Wave Records review  The beautiful flute and talent of the Native American artist is wonderful. I expect we shall see many more good works from this artist. Read the review and visit the site. How to Trace Your Native American Heritage - Rich-Heape Films a review  If you are looking into your native american heritage or interested in doing so, this is a valuable resource! Step by Step guide to researching your ancestry. Read the review and see for yourself. Howard Lyons - Hopes and Dreams and Spirit Walk  These two CD by Howard Lyons are beautifully expressed Native American music! Read the review and visit the site to see the works of this talented author! In Beauty We Return by R. Carlos Nakai  Nakai´s beautiful music will lift you up. His talented use of the flute and expressive creativity is wonderful! Read the review and visit the site.
Indian Market Guest Author Series: Avenging Victorio  New Mexico’s Pope of Peppers and founder of Chile Pepper magazine, Dave DeWitt, brings the tale of the Apache Insurgency in New Mexico in 1881 to life in his new novel, “Avenging Victorio”. Join him at the official book-signing event at Santa Fe’s Indian Market on August 18th. Jay Begaye - Song Of Colors  A Native American treasure! Music of the pow wow and round dance with beautiful harmonies will have you moving to the beat!
Jim Thorpe´s Bright Path by Joseph Bruchac, illustrated by S. D. Nelson  The legendary Jim Thorpe is brought to us in this delightful picture book filled with information and pictures on his triumphs and struggles and role in trying to improve life for Native Americans. Read the review and visit the site. Kairos by TerryLee Whetstone review  The music by this talented author will relax and inspire you as you listen to the melodic tunes of the flute and the background tunes of other instruments. Read the review and visit the site.
Native American Flags by Donald T. Healy & Peter J. Orenski featuring a foreword by Carl Waldman a r  A detailed description of the flags of the Native American peoples past and present with history, meanings and facts. This book is a must have for any Native American library. Read the review and see for yourself Native American Healing in the 21st Century - Rich-Heape Films review  A great film addressing Native American healing and past and present views on it. Demonstrations and examples, guest speakers and film all bring this documentary to life. Read the review and visit the site. NAWA Cookbook  NAWA is the Native American Women´s Association and support Native American youth in a positive way. This cookbook helps fund scholarships and other educational events. It contains many wonderful traditional and contemporary indian recipes. Northern Cree and Friends - Honoring Singers & Songmakers  Lively and entertaining. This is a live recording at one of the largest round dances in North America. Visit them and see what they have to offer!
Our Spirits Don't Speak English, Review  A review of the Rich Heape film "Our Spirits Don't Speak English" from the "Circle of Life Series". Our Stories Remember by Joseph Bruchac  Filled with Native American cultural stories and history this book walks us through the eyes of the American Indian regarding life, history and stories from the beginning to end. Read the review and visit the site. Participating in Nature by Thomas J. Elpel  This book is a wonderful resource to learn how to get back to nature. Make shelters, clothing, fire, food and more. Check it out. Peace, Power, Righteousness: an indigenous manifestor by Taiaiake (Gerald) Alfred a review  A great place to start looking inside and at the cultural manipulations of indigenous peoples by governments. The loss of our culture must be regained. Read the review and get a copy. Pottery By American Indian Women, Book Review  Reviewing "The Legacy of Generations" by Susan Peterson. A book about pottery by Native American women. Rachel Carson - Preserving A Sense Of Wonder by Joseph Bruchac, illustrated by Thomas Locker  This book is an inspiring work that brings to life this historical woman who has worked on preserving the environment for our children. A great book to teach children early the importance of taking care of our land. Read the review here. Randy Wood - Round Dance Blues  Traditional Round Dance Blues music by Randy Wood with wonderful harmonies and a great rhythm! Read the review and visit the site to get a copy. Robert Tree Cody and Hovia Edwards - Reflections  These two flutists and singers combine to bring wonderful traditional Native American music into your home. A must have! Read the review and visit the site. Shapeshift by Sherwin Bitsui a review  Shapeshift by Sherwin Bitsui, published by the University of Arizona Press is a wonderful selection of poetry by this Native American author. Read the review and visit the site to get a copy. Tales of Wonder - Traditional Native American Stories for Children - Rich-Heape Films  These are wonderful stories presented to us with explanations and drawings, flute and in traditional manner. Educational and entertaining. Read the review and visit the site. The Lakota Way by Joseph Marshall III  This is a great book for everyone. Filled with lessons on living and traditional stories of the Lakota People this author speaks to the heart. Read the review and see for yourself. This Day in North American Indian History by Phil Konstantin a review  A day by day account of events involving or affecting North American Indians going back to even the times of the Mayans to present day. Read the review and visit the site to get a copy. Walela Live in Concert - Rich-Heape Films a review  The Native American musical talent of these three singers and their back up band is great! Read the review and see the site to get a copy of this wonderful work of cultural harmony. William Eaton Ensemble - Sparks and Embers  Music by William Eaton and others combined with unique instruments brings pleasantly surprising results. Read the review and visit the site. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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