Whispers of the Ancients: Native Tales for Teaching and Healing in Our Time

About this book

"Whispers of the Ancients helps us reconnect with the spirit of story that is a part of all our heritages. With respect for the wisdom of the past and with an eye toward the cross-cultural links that legends can make between us Tamarack Song offers a gathering of tales and insightful comments that point the way back to the circle." ---Joseph Bruchac author of more than 70 books for children and adults including (with coauthor Michael J. Caduto) the best-selling Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children Its easy to imagine yourself transported back to a time when an Elder might have told stories like those in Whispers of the Ancients around a glowing hearth. Thanks to Tamarack Songs storytelling skills monsters heroes and shapeshifters come alive and open a doorway to the mysteries of life. Easily accessible to all ages this is a book that speaks to each person at his or her own level of comprehension and need. It is as beautiful to read as it is to look at. Stunning Aboriginal artwork by Moses (Amik) Beaver combines with provocative storytelling to renew in all their traditional splendor exceptional legends from around the world. Entertaining profound passionate glorious---these are stories that illustrate and evoke themes common to everyones life with an ancient wisdom that helps the listener to cope with todays opportunities for tenderness grief passion and irony. Easily accessible to all ages this is a book that speaks to each person at his or her own level of comprehension and need. Its as beautiful to read as it is to look at.