About this title: The true story of a Native American whose tribe roamed free, far from the chaos we call "civilization." His wisdom is a remarkable integration of different philosophies and of different peoples, tribes, and religions. Tom Brown, Jr., shares the insights of his beloved teacher--insights that speak to the eternal spirit within us all.
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Berkley Pub Group
Date Published: 2001-11-01
ISBN-13:9780425181744ISBN:042518174X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780425181744ISBN:042518174X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Date Published: 1993-04-01
ISBN-13:9780425138045ISBN:0425138046
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"i close the little book with a sigh, at once feeling both lost and inspired. grandfather existed only a couple of generations ago but i do not believe there are any men or women so stealth and intelligent to live a life solely by the laws of nature any more. his message gives me hope even while today's culture desperately searches for reality thru tv. nature still has much to teach, provided there are any souls to listen.
the author, tom brown, has written several definitive field guides and books on tracking in the wild. this is the story of his mentor, a native american man who spent his entire life in a quest for truth and harmony with nature. his travels brought him to the far reaches of north and south america, the desert, the forest, the arctic. his lessons were wrought from the physical, emotional, and spiritual realms. he transcended time and physical boundaries.
in one of grandfather's luminous stories he speaks of our role as caretakers of the earth. we owe our existence to everything we take from the land but need not be parasites. man's conscious hand in the management of a forest - removing damaged or diseased trees, thinning stands to lessen competition, cleaning waterways - can make the forest more healthy and more perfect than if left alone. I would like to think my discerning pruning and assistance planting is not invasive but welcomed!
as a human sincerely trying to connect to the natural world but hampered by modern conveniences and distractions, his teachings of simplicity and to honor to what is real restore my energy to practice mindful living."
"It has been many years since I have read this book and I have had a desire to read it again for awhile now. Let me just say that I was not dissapointed. This book is about the tales of "grandfather" through the eyes of his young mentor Tom Brown Jr. It is a great story on the preciousness of our mother earth, the comprehension of the spirit living in all things and our responsibility to do our part. It is also a story of how the author as a young boy sees his mentor as a hero and tries to improve his skills through the stories, lessons and experiences of grandfather.
A great book that will make you think more deeply on your own spirit and how we all can contribute to a better earth."
"A journey into the heart and mind of an elder who dedicated his life to wisdom never living in modern culture - walking across the North American continent, with additional travels to Central and South America. To share more would be unfair to the gifts of knowledge imparted by Grandfather and written with love in the words of Tom Brown, Jr."
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