Book Reviews

Healing Wisdom of Africa
by Malidoma Patrice Some
A beautiful perspective on indigenous African rituals and belief systems. Some focuses on his native tradition from the Dagara peoples and talks about our connection to the earth, nature and our ancestors. He calls for a journey back to ritual and spirit to heal the fragmented, lonely souls of so many westerners. Having been educated in the west and initiated into his traditional religion at a later point in life, he is able to translate his experience to the western reader in a concise and understandable way. Wonderful reading and great practical advice.
 

Autobiography of a Yogi
by Paramahansa Yogananda
One of the classic books on spirituality, Yogananda tells of his journey to find his guru and how he becomes one of the worlds greatest mystics. There are wonderful accounts of levitation, translocation and other supernatural events. He also gives a great cross-cultural perspective of the Bible from the Vedic viewpoint.
 

The Wind is my Mother
by Bear Heart
A wonderful book about a Native American shaman and his journey to adulthood. The stories and accounts are so practical that they speak to almost every situation. This book breaks down life to its lowest common denominator, nature.

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