One Drum
Stories and Ceremonies for a Planet
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Narrated by:
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Christian Baskous
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Written by:
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Richard Wagamese
About this listen
Fans of Richard Wagamese’s writing will be heartened by the news that the best-selling author left behind a manuscript he’d been working on until shortly before his death in 2017.
In One Drum, Wagamese wrote, “I am not a shaman. Nor am I an elder, a pipe carrier, or a celebrated traditionalist. I am merely one who has trudged the same path many of this human family has - the path of the seeker, called forward by a yearning I have not always understood.”
One Drum draws from the foundational teachings of Ojibway tradition, the Grandfather Teachings. Focusing specifically on the lessons of humility, respect, and courage, the volume contains simple ceremonies that anyone anywhere can do, alone or in a group, to foster harmony and connection. Wagamese believed that there is a shaman in each of us, that we are all teachers, and in the world of the spirit, there is no right way or wrong way.
Writing of neglect, abuse, and loss of identity, Wagamese recalled living on the street, going to jail, drinking too much, feeling rootless and afraid, and then the feeling of hope he gained from connecting with the spiritual ways of his people. He expressed the belief that ceremony has the power to unify and to heal for people of all backgrounds. “When that happens,” he wrote, “we truly become one song and one drum beating together in a common purpose - and we are on the path to being healed.”
One Drum welcomes listeners to unite in ceremony to heal themselves and bring harmony to their lives and communities.
©2019 Estate of Richard Allen Wagamese Gilkinson. Foreword © 2019 Drew Hayden Taylor (P)2019 Blackstone PublishingWhat listeners say about One Drum
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- Kate R
- 2022-11-06
inspirational
such a wonderful storytelling. such humility and knowing to bring a tear to the eye and joy to the heart
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- sehaj
- 2023-11-05
so humbled
on more than one occasion I cried as I listned to the stories being narrated. The baritone or the heavyness in the narrators voice was a really nice compliment.
I loved that the book said and encouraged us to go and share .. using this as a starting point.
I'm going to have to buy a physical copy. there are so many gems in here to carry with me.
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- Carolinebp
- 2020-06-14
Powerful and thought-provoking
It is such a pity that Richard Wagamese did not live long enough to finish this wonderful manuscript with its stories indirect teachings and direct explanations of the seven grandfather teachings of the Ojibwe. The three sections that he did finish are well read/delivered by Christian Baskous.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-11-10
Grandfather Teachings
This book is one to be read time and again over one’s understanding. It will always evolve with where your at, new information spills from the pages as you progress through your life.
It’s truly wonderful that these lessons are written down.
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- Tracey Lapham White
- 2024-12-11
Grateful for the Teachings
Feeling so grateful for the teachings. Most things I'd listen to one time, but this one I'll listen to again and again.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-02-15
Great listen! Good for anyone.
Loved it!! A must read for anyone wanting to understand indigenous culture.
So good I bought the book.
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- Vicki Romanin
- 2023-04-01
Beautiful
Such wisdom! Beautiful stories wound intricately with truth, humility, and Hope. Left me wanting to hear and feel more…
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- Elaine Johnson
- 2021-05-01
Inspiring and meaningful
I was deeply moved by the traditions shared by Richard. Deepest gratitude to the author.
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- Denise
- 2021-05-25
A book that connects us to all our relations
Richard is a gifted and humble teacher that has the rare ability of drawing us into a world of wonder and learning.
The narrator Christian Baskous enlivens Wagamese’s words with subtle inflections that invite to sit close to the fire.
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- Shawnee
- 2021-12-07
Enlightening
Elegantly written and captivating. This is a book I could read/ listen to to over and over again. I never understood how people could read a book over and over again until now. There is something in here for everyone. Once you have read it, you won’t look at anything without seeing the beauty in everything. Wow! Ahaw. Gegetigo!
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