The Lakota Way Stories and Lessons for Living
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. 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 living-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.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Can I have another?
This book is extremely accessible as if ingrained in human nature. I have no background in indigenous culture and spirituality. I wanted to capture this book and live there. I had to wonder if anything about me was uniquely tuned in to this book and I don’t think there was. I had to wonder what kind of effect this book would have as a large scale required reading in families, schools, churches, prisons, cities, the White House, etc. The Lakota way creates a desire to become honor, dignity and peace by being unselfish.
5 Stars Great Resource
I’m a criminal defense attorney who represents many Native Americans all around the country. I’ve purchased this book for years. It is a must read for any new employee in this firm. I have also given it to many of my clients while they are in jail awaiting trial. It’s a magnificient book. Mary M. McMahon, criminal defense attorney and author of Once a Warrior.
5 Stars Excellent!!! Loved it!!!
Stories. Lakota stories that tell about morality and virtues—persistence, honor, love, respect, and so forth. We can all benefit from reading these stories. Interesting and enlightening. What more can you ask for? Recommended! boland7214@aol.
5 Stars great book
I’m so glad I found this book, it’s very much like how my poppy (grandfather) used to tell stories.
5 Stars pleasant surprise
I bought this book at a store in Oklahoma City and it was wrapped in packaging. I had already read three of Marshall’s books but when I unwrapped it after buying it, my first reaction was it was a mistake to buy it. It was not what I was expecting. Much to my pleasant surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed Marshall’s story telling.
I highly recommend anything he writes. I am currently reading his book on Crazy Horse and it is excellent. His book, “Walking with Grandfather” is outstanding.
Marshall is certainly one of the Elders of his tradition and is an accomplished writer and historian. His works are a must read.
