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Charles Alexander Eastman (1858-1939), an educated and well-known Sioux, saw both sides of the great divide between Indians and whites, and he wrote 11 books attempting to reconcile the two cultures. This book is his illumination of Indian spiritual beliefs and practices. A convert to Christianity, Eastman never lost his sense of the wholeness and beauty of the Indian's relation to his existence and to the natural world.

Physician, activist, and author Charles Alexander Eastman was the first Native American certified in Western medicine and one of the first authors of any background to emphasize the Native American perspective. In The Soul of the Indian, he shares the customs, rituals, celebrations, and beliefs of Native American spirituality, and in so doing provides a powerful account of the “Great Mystery” at their core.

Indian Child Life by Charles Alexander Eastman provides an insightful portrayal of the childhood experiences of Native American children. Through his personal recollections and observations, Eastman describes the customs, values, and educational practices that shaped young lives within his Sioux tribe. The book highlights the deep connection to nature, the importance of storytelling, and the role of spiritual teachings in the upbringing of children. Eastman contrasts these traditions with the disruptions caused by Western influence, offering a nuanced reflection on the cultural richness and ...