The Lakota Way

Name: The Lakota Way
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SKU: 9780142196090
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Stories and Lessons for Living

By Joseph M. Marshall

Series: Compass

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The Lakota Way by Joseph M. Marshall explores the rich philosophy and traditions of the Lakota people through twelve key virtues, including bravery, wisdom, and humility. Each virtue is brought to life with engaging stories and historical context, illustrating how these principles can be applied to contemporary life. The book offers insightful reflections that bridge traditional wisdom with modern-day challenges, connecting nature, science, and culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring Native American wisdom and values. Through engaging storytelling and legendary Lakota narratives, it offers insights into respect, honour, and community, presenting lessons that resonate with modern life while celebrating Lakota traditions.

Rich with storytelling, history, and folklore, "The Lakota Way" expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and imparts the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

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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, honour, 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.

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The Lakota Way by Joseph M. Marshall receives praise for its insightful exploration of Native American wisdom and philosophy. Readers appreciate how the book offers engaging stories and lessons from the Lakota tradition, presenting timeless values such as humility, respect, and generosity. The narrative style and depth of cultural understanding have resonated with audiences, providing both a spiritual guide and a source of inspiration.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780142196090

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2002

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin USA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 256

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Education & Reference Joseph M. Marshall Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Series: Compass

About the Author

Joseph M. Marshall III, historian, educator, and storyteller, is the author of many books, including The Journey of Crazy Horse and The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for the 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, and he has been a technical advistor and actor in television movies, including Return to Lonesome Dove. He makes his home on the Northern Plains.

The Lakota Way