Encyclopedia of Native American Healing (Healing Arts)

Rating:
Summary: A great tool to other resources of information
Review: I originally purchased this book to see if I liked Willian Lyon style of writing before purchasing the Encyclopedia of Native American Shamanism.

I have enjoyed this book. It does duplicate itself sometimes but that will happen when dealing with so many different tribes in one book. It is amazing the simularities and difference in how different tribes treated the same illness. The personal accounts gave the book a spiritual and ancestral aspect. Even though it has a lot of information it does not read like a textbook. This book is a keeper for me. It will be a great help for me in researching many things dealing with animal spirits and herbal medicines. If you are using the book to look up something specific it is best to go to to index. Most of the entries are listed in different languages. If you are interested in Native American Teachings and Spirituality. Read the book cover to cover. It is great way to find out what your interest are and use the bibliography to expand your knowledge. Once a person gets past the language barrier there is a historical and mystical quality to this book. It takes on a life of its own if you have an open mind.