The Sacred Hoop

Author : Paula Gunn Allen
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1497684366
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sacred Hoop written by Paula Gunn Allen and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost thirty years after its initial publication, Paula Gunn Allen’s celebrated study of women’s roles in Native American culture, history, and traditions continues to influence writers and scholars in Native American studies, women’s studies, queer studies, religion and spirituality, and beyond This groundbreaking collection of seventeen essays investigates and celebrates Native American traditions, with special focus on the position of the American Indian woman within those customs. Divided into three sections, the book discusses literature and authors, history and historians, sovereignty and revolution, and social welfare and public policy, especially as those subjects interact with the topic of Native American women. Poet, academic, biographer, critic, activist, and novelist Paula Gunn Allen was a leader and trailblazer in the field of women’s and Native American spirituality. Her work is both universal and deeply personal, examining heritage, anger, racism, homophobia, Eurocentrism, and the enduring spirit of the American Indian.

Author : Christopher Sergel
Publisher : Dramatic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780871294470
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sacred Hoop written by Christopher Sergel and published by Dramatic Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Phil Jackson
Publisher : Hachette Books
ISBN 13 : 1401305067
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sacred Hoops written by Phil Jackson and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a new introduction, Phil Jackson's modern classic of motivation, teamwork, and Zen insight is updated for a whole new readership "Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." --Phil Jackson Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game. He hadnt yet moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he would bring his total to an astounding nine NBA titles. In his thought-provoking memoir, he revealed how he directs his players to act with a clear mind--not thinking, just doing; to respect the enemy and be aggressive without anger or violence; to live in the moment and stay calmly focused in the midst of chaos; to put the "me" in service of the "we" -- all lessons applicable to any person's life, not just a professional basketball player's. This inspiring book went on to sell more than 400,000 copies. In his new introduction, Jackson explains how the concepts in Sacred Hoops are relevant to the issues facing his current team--and today's reader.

Author : Bill Broder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sacred Hoop written by Bill Broder and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Paula Gunn Allen
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780807046418
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Off the Reservation written by Paula Gunn Allen and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 1999-10-05 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this captivating collection of unpublished and published essays, one of our most important scholars, Paula Gunn Allen, explores the symbiotic relationship between Native American culture and the larger Western world. Through her own history and that of other Native peoples, she searches for a connection that will link the eco-spiritual and implicitly multicultural heritage to the demands of an increasingly global and culturally unilateral community.

Author : Anita L. Sanchez
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501150871
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Four Sacred Gifts written by Anita L. Sanchez and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Four Sacred Gifts, visionary international business consultant Anita Sanchez, PhD, reveals the timely prophecy entrusted to her by a global collective of indigenous elders—four guiding gifts that “will allow you to set yourself free to live your most successful life…learn how to forgive, to heal, to unite with all life, and to revitalize hope” (Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul). As we ride the powerful waves of change occurring in our economic, social, political, and physical environment, indigenous wisdom is needed—now more than ever—to guide us to inhabit the fullest and healthiest lives possible. The Four Sacred Gifts opens your mind and heart to an indigenous worldview that will ultimately free you from fear and empower you to find peace even in the conflicts of our tumultuous world. Based on a prophecy that is now coming true, this book reveals how our world depends on each of us discovering a interconnectedness to people, earth, and animals, in the awareness that we are “all one relation.” Within these pages, you will find deep wisdom of elders from all continents as they come together to give you four sacred gifts: the power to forgive the unforgivable, the power of unity, the power of healing, and the power of hope. These gifts will guide you to transformation, and support your journey to wholeness. By following the powerful principles, lessons, and tools found in this book, you will experience personal breakthroughs, become a force for conscious, societal evolution, and learn to live in deeper harmony with all of humanity.

Author : Susan Hazen-Hammond
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780399525469
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spider Woman's Web written by Susan Hazen-Hammond and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-11-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Americas, the oral tradition has created one of the oldest surviving bodies of literature on earth. Native American storytelling, in particular, stands out for its distinctive honoring of womanly power and the female forces of the universe. Gathered here are traditional versions of stories and songs that best portray this strength and vitality. Illuminating the scope of human behavior—from treacherous mates and medicine men to magical sages and murderous mothers—these tales offer universal truths. And for readers who wish to explore the transformative healing gifts of these stories in a more personal way, each is accompanied by thought-provoking exercises and meditations. Also included are brief introductions to provide historical and cultural context. Entertaining, educational, and inspirational, this collection of timeless wisdom will shed light on the lives of readers for generations to come.

Author : Paula Gunn Allen
Publisher : Womens PressLtd
ISBN 13 : 9780704343184
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grandmothers of the Light written by Paula Gunn Allen and published by Womens PressLtd. This book was released on 1992 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extraordinary collection of goddess stories from Native American civilizations across the continent, Paula Gunn Allen shares myths that have guided female shamans toward an understanding of the sacred for centuries.

Author : Black Elk
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803283911
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Black Elk Speaks written by Black Elk and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals the life of Lakota healer Nicholas Black Elk as he led his tribe's battle against white settlers who threatened their homes and buffalo herds, and describes the victories and tragedies at Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee. Reprint.

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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 159473366X
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Native American Stories of the Sacred written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-06-29 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wisdom from these stories can become a companion on your own spiritual journey. Native American stories of the sacredare intended for more than entertainment: they are teaching tales containing elegantly simple illustrations of time-honored truths. From tales of Creation to “Why?” stories that help explain the natural world around us, these stories highlight the sacredness of all life and affirm that we are each an integral part of all that is holy. Drawn from tribes across North America, these are careful retellings of traditional stories such as Son of Light’s quest to win back his captured wife from the monstrous Man-Eagle; humble Muskrat’s noble self-sacrifice to establish solid land so other beings might live; Water Spider’s creative solution for retrieving fire for all the animals; and White Buffalo Calf Woman’s profound gift of the sacred pipe to the people. Each of the compelling stories in this collection illustrates principles that can guide you on your own spiritual quest. Now you can experience the wisdom of these teaching tales even if you have no previous knowledge of Native American traditions. SkyLight Illuminations provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains the cultural and spiritual significance of the seemingly mundane objects found in these stories—tobacco, gambling, even the exploits of mischievous tricksters such as Coyote and Weasel—while gracefully drawing comparisons to Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindu religious traditions, among others. Whatever your spiritual heritage, these Native American stories of the sacred are sure to delight and inspire you with the sacredness of all Creation, and remind you that the earth does not belong to us—we belong to the earth.